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Will likes horror movies. Emma does not. So they watch them and then talk about what they thought. Subscribe on iTunes! https://apple.co/2WY9xcJ

We Watch Dead People


    • Oct 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


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    Episode 27: The Empty Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 78:47


    In the span of a year, "The Empty Man" went from a studio throwaway to a cult favorite. Emma and Will discuss the long-gestating film, its unique brand of cosmic horror, and why it has connected with horror fans.

    Episode 26: Titane

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 58:50


    Emma and Will dissect Julia Ducorunau's Palme D'Or winning film "Titane," discussing the merits of the film as well as its place in the body horror subgenre.

    Episode 25: Saint Maud

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 55:03


    Emma and Will dive into "Saint Maud," a slow-burn horror film with a religious bent. Does this atmospheric debut from Rose Glass get under their skin, or were Emma and Will praying for it to end?

    Episode 24: Candyman (1992 + 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 40:20


    The Candyman is back to deliver slasher scares coupled with thought-provoking social commentary. Emma and Will discuss thematic threads between the two films and debate whether the new sequel lives up to the "classic" status of the original.

    Episode 23: Malignant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 52:55


    We Watch Dead People is back, baby! Emma and Will return to cover the latest film from horror superstar James Wan. Does his schlocky slasher live up to the hype? Or will it leave you in the lurch? Tune into WWDP to find out!

    We Watch Dead People: A Horror Movie Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 0:47


    We Watch Dead People is a weekly horror movie podcast hosted by Will and Emma. Emma is terrified of horror movies and Will is not — he loves them. Together, they check out a mix of classic and contemporary films to see what scares them and what doesn't.

    Episode 1: Hereditary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 32:11


    Welcome to the first episode of We Watch Dead People! For the inaugural episode, horror lover Will and horror hater Emma discuss Ari Aster's celebrated debut "Hereditary." Is this the horror movie that gets Emma into a genre she has long avoided? Or will it only deepen her fear? Listen to WWDP to find out!

    Episode 2: The Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 27:04


    "The Exorcist," the film so scary it made audiences faint and barf. Emma's never seen it; will she have the same reaction?

    Episode 3: Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 36:17


    We Watch Dead People takes on its first new release — "Us," the latest film from Jordan Peele. Can this project live up to "Get Out" or does it fall short? Listen and find out.

    Episode 4: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 32:25


    One of the most iconic horror movies ever made, "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" remains an unrelenting and terrifying experience. But how does a horror novice like Emma feel about it?

    Episode 5: Pet Sematary (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 31:19


    The frenzy to adapt (or re-adapt) as many Stephen King properties as possible has brought us back around to "Pet Sematary." King's "It" proved to be a huge hit; can lightning strike twice?

    Episode 6: It Follows

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 35:57


    Sexually-transmitted fear — that would be "It Follows" in a nutshell. Emma and Will discuss this much-ballyhooed horror flick. Is it worthy?

    Episode 7: The Descent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 38:56


    If the claustrophobia doesn't get you, the cave-dwelling humanoids will. Emma and Will discuss "The Descent," a jump-out-of-your-skin horror gem from the mid-2000s.

    Episode 8: The Curse of La Llorona

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 27:48


    The Conjuring Extended Universe extends a bit further with the release of "The Curse of La Llorona." But is it a worthwhile expansion? Emma and Will discuss.

    Episode 9: Orphan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 26:49


    "Orphan" is a sleazy throwback, harkening back to an era when horror films were more inclined to try something lurid and gross. But how do Emma and Will feel about it? Tune in and find out.

    Episode 10: The Babadook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 27:53


    If it's in a word, or it's in a look, you can't get rid of "The Babadook." Emma and Will examine one of the 2010s most successful horror breakouts.

    Episode 11: The Strangers and The Strangers: Prey At Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 43:36


    "The Strangers" was a nightmarish home invasion film that scarred a legion of viewers with its brutality and realism. "The Strangers: Prey At Night" is an eccentric homage to 80s horror that aims for something more off-kilter. Emma and Will discuss if either works as intended.

    Episode 12: Re-Animator

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 23:07


    This 1985 horror cult classic takes on HP Lovecraft and good taste, resulting in an off-the-wall film that continues to delight (and repel) audiences.

    Episode 13: Ma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 37:26


    Octavia Spencer may seem like an unlikely horror villain, but Emma and Will both found her compelling in the pulpy "Ma."

    Episode 14: The Mist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 35:00


    If you are looking to feel awful, "The Mist" might just be the movie for you. But don't let that scare you away — this Stephen King adaptation is one of the strongest horror movies of the 21st century. Listen to find out why!

    Episode 15: Child's Play (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 33:32


    Emma and Will check out the first appearance of everyone's favorite serial killer doll, Chucky, who makes his debut in the 1988 horror classic "Child's Play."

    Episode 16: Child's Play (2019) feat. Sal Cimino

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 46:08


    Audio issues make this one a doozy, but Emma and Will still enjoyed talking about the reboot of "Child's Play" with their good pal, Sal Cimino.

    Episode 17: Midsommar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 61:52


    Emma and Will discuss "Midsommar," the new folk-horror film from Ari Aster, and one of the pod's most anticipated movies of the year.

    Episode 18: The Wailing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 39:14


    In this episode, we cover the much-beloved South Korean horror film "The Wailing." You might be surprised who enjoyed it more...

    Episode 19: The Blair Witch Project feat. Sal Cimino

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 36:07


    We are joined by friend of the pod Sal Cimino to discuss "The Blair Witch Project," the massive horror sensation that made a lasting impact on the genre with its found-footage style.

    Episode 22: It (Chapter One and Chapter Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 52:59


    The It films have been the crown jewel in the horror renaissance of the past few years. Raking in critical acclaim as well as the big bucks usually reserved for superheroes, these movies have been huge. But we have been a little less enthused. Listen in to get the scoop on our feelings about Pennywise and the It series.

    Bonus: Midsommar Director's Cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 23:05


    We return for another visit (or two) with the Hårgas thanks to Ari Aster's new director's cut for his spectacular folk horror/black comedy/breakup extravaganza Midsommar! Listen to hear what's new and what version you should watch if you are a first time viewer.

    Episode 21: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 38:13


    Will and Emma get back into the saddle with the first episode of our second season, a look at an adaptation of Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. How does this classic horror anthology translate to the big screen? Listen and find out!

    Episode 20: Don't Look Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 40:41


    Will and Emma explore the dreamlike world of Nicolas Roeg's 1973 cult classic Don't Look Now. By breaking down the visuals and symbolism key to the film's enduring appeal, the hosts explore what defines a horror movie and if Roeg's meditation on grief fits the bill.

    Episode 19: The Blair Witch Project (feat. Sal Cimino)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 36:07


    Will and Emma are once again joined by Sal Cimino (this time with better audio equipment) to discuss The Blair Witch Project, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The trio debates the film's ability to scare audiences and if the critique that "nothing happens" really holds up.

    Episode 18: The Wailing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 39:15


    We take on our first foreign horror movie with the acclaimed 2016 South Korean film The Wailing! Have you seen it? Let us know what you think of it in the comments.

    Episode 17: Midsommar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 61:52


    We have finally seen our most anticipated movie of 2019, Midsommar! Listen to us gush about this fantastic, sun-soaked nightmare from Ari Aster and then let us know what you thought about it!

    Episode 16: Child's Play (2019) feat. Sal Cimino

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 46:08


    Will and Emma check out the 2019 remake of "Child's Play," featuring Mark Hamill as the classic killer doll Chucky. This special occasion calls for the show's first guest, Sal Cimino. The trio discusses how this reboot manages to somehow top the original!

    Episode 15: Child's Play (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 33:32


    Before the new remake comes out in theaters next week, Emma and Will check out the 1988 classic "Child's Play," which unleashed the murderous Chucky doll onto the world. Does the original killer toy still inspire some scares after all these years? Listen and find out!

    Episode 14: The Mist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 35:00


    Will and Emma watch the oppressively bleak film "The Mist." The movie is adapted (and slightly modified) from a Stephen King novella by Frank Darabont. Is this a solid adaptation or, like many other Stephen King horror movies, does "The Mist" fall apart? Listen and find out!

    Episode 13: Ma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 37:27


    Will and Emma head to the movies to see Octavia Spencer in the new horror flick Ma. Does the film's mix of laughs and scares make for effective viewing? Or is it too scattershot? Listen and find out!

    Episode 12: Re-Animator

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 23:08


    Will and Emma dive into the schmaltzy, wild and dated world of Re-Animator, the 1985 body horror cult classic based off a story by HP Lovecraft. The film has some thrilling special effects, but do the movie's more unseemly moments ruin the enjoyment? Listen and find out!

    Episode 11: The Strangers and The Strangers: Prey At Night

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 43:37


    In a We Watch Dead People first, Will and Emma do a double-feature! The Strangers and The Strangers: Prey At Night are ostensibly two films in the same universe, but they really couldn't be more different. Will and Emma compare and contrast the films, and decide which they like more.

    Episode 10: The Babadook

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 27:53


    It's in a word and it's in a look, and now it is in this podcast. That's right, Will and Emma discuss The Babadook, the 2014 cult hit horror film that deals with a spooky monster, as well as depression and grief

    Episode 9: Orphan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 26:49


    Will and Emma check out 2009's Orphan, well remembered for its bonkers twist and creepy-ass child antagonist. Give it a listen!

    Episode 8: The Curse of La Llorona

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 27:49


    Will and Emma return from the theater to discuss not Avengers: Endgame, but The Curse of La Llorona, the latest film in The Conjuring Extended Cinematic Multi-Verse.

    Episode 7: The Descent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 38:56


    Emma and Will check out the beloved 2005 horror film, The Descent. Both come dangerously close to soiling themselves. Listen to find out why!

    Episode 6: It Follows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 35:58


    By popular demand, Will and Emma check out David Robert Mitchell's breakout 2014 hit "It Follows." How did they feel about the film and its intriguing premise? Listen and find out!

    Episode 5: Pet Sematary (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 31:20


    Sometimes dead is better. Emma and Will discuss the new adaptation of Stephen King's "Pet Sematary." Spoiler alert: It ain't good.

    Episode 4: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 32:25


    The 1974 horror movie "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" is regarded as one of the scariest ever, and Will loves it. Emma watches it to see what all the fuss is about.

    Episode 3: Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 36:17


    Will and Emma gush over Jordan Peele's much-anticipated new horror film, "Us." https://soundcloud.com/we-watch-dead-people https://www.facebook.com/wewatchdeadpeople https://www.instagram.com/wewatchdeadpeople/

    Episode 2: The Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 27:04


    Will and Emma discuss the 1973 horror classic, "The Exorcist." https://soundcloud.com/we-watch-dead-people https://www.facebook.com/wewatchdeadpeople https://www.instagram.com/wewatchdeadpeople/

    Episode 1: Hereditary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 32:11


    Will and Emma discuss their first horror movie, Ari Aster's 2018 horror hit "Hereditary." https://soundcloud.com/we-watch-dead-people https://www.facebook.com/wewatchdeadpeople https://www.instagram.com/wewatchdeadpeople/

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