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Joseph Scrimshaw, the filmmaker behind Dead Media, joins us for a series of small, horror-based topics! Support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinwgt

Michael Johnston (of the movie Obsession) comes on to share his hot takes! Will he survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“It's kind of like an incel found a monkey's paw.”This week's scariest movie is... Obsession. This film has everything: Cinderblock cockblocking, post-traumatic stress dinners, And white-picket-fence lives built on questionably enchanted chemistry. If you love Calvin Klein horror fragrances, music-store staffing conspiracies, and Canadian Fruitopia dealers, this episode's for you!Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Horror Virgin to help more people discover our community.What did you think of our episode on Obsession? Tell us on social media @HorrorVirgin on Facebook and Instagram, or @HorrorVirginPod on Twitter.Up Next: BackroomsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jess is looking for a day off to set sail with her friends, but her day off takes a turn for the worst when their yacht encounters a mysterious storm which overturns them. As they're forced to hop aboard a convenient ship that rescues them, they soon encounter a bizarre set of events.Triangle stars Melissa George and is a psychological thriller that takes five friends out to sea and on a course they'll never forget. This film may divide audiences as it has sci-fi elements of time loops, but has a very intriguing mystery. George delivers a strong performance as a mother looking for a day off which is the backbone of this movie and sets everything in motion. Watch the movie and catch our review.YouTube | The Final PodcastFacebook | The Final PodcastInstagram | thefinalpodcastMusic Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audiohttps://www.youtube.com/whitebataudio  What should we review next? Toss us a vibe and send over a recommendation!

Welcome back to Frightmares Podcast! This is Julycanthropes Howl, the seventh installment in our Monsters of the Month Club, where we will be covering 12 different creatures, entities, or beings throughout the year. Join your hosts, Austin and Cory, as they talk about Werewolves Within (2021). The conversation starts with a brief intro, followed by what they've recently watched. After that, they move on to the IMDb roundup portion of the episode and then dive into a spoiler-heavy review of Werewolves Within (2021). Sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation! Stay Spooky! Check out the Linktree below for all our social media sites as well as the crews Letterboxd pages and much more! linktr.ee/frightmarespodcast stayspooky@outlook.com https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Network Bumper 0:00 - 0:07Split Your Head Ad - 0:07 - 0:54 Intro - 0:54 - 2:48 The Cold Open - 2:48 - 19:17 Cory's Watches - 2:48 - 8:25 Austin's Watches - 8:25 - 19:17 The Body Count - 19:17 - 25:46 The Autopsy - 25:46 - 1:09:41 The Final Cut - 1:09:41 - 1:15:26 Cackles from the Crypt - 1:15:26 - 1:17:55 Outro - 1:17:55 - 1:20:24

Rachel and Matt discuss the 2011 film, "Drive". Let me convince you that Drive is a better vampire movie than most actual vampire movies.  There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Enjoying our work? Buy a cup of Hot Jala! https://ko-fi.com/strangeandbeautifulnetworkListen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.Listen to us chat our way through the greatest scifi tv show ever made on We Are All Kosh - A Babylon 5 podcastLonging for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It!You can also:Join us on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork/⁠⁠⁠Find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQRiverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For once, women should NOT choose the Bear.Obsession is the runaway horror hit of the year making over $431,000,000 at the global box office meaning this has made over 575 times it's production budget. But so many horror fans have stated that they think this is overhyped and not scary enough to be deemed a modern classic but what is the truth? We discuss our thoughts on the movie including what we loved, what we disliked and the subtext and themes behind this twisted wish tale to settle the debate once and for all!Follow the Complete Guide to Horror Movies podcast on our social channels below.↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our Store!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip us $5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters0:00 Introduction & Obsession Overview1:48 Why Obsession Is 2026's Biggest Horror Film4:03 First Impressions After Watching7:18 Is Obsession Overhyped?10:05 Watching in Cinemas vs Watching at Home13:18 How a $750K Horror Film Made $430 Million15:54 Kari Barker's Direction & Simple Storytelling18:42 Plot Summary Begins (Spoiler Warning)21:12 Bear's Wish Changes Everything24:03 Nikki's Terrifying Transformation26:53 Favourite Scenes Begin29:14 Indie Navarrette Steals the Movie32:47 The Creepiest Nikki Moments36:21 The Car Scene & Iconic Visuals39:15 Comedy Hidden Inside the Horror42:08 Michael Johnson's Performance45:02 Cinematography, Lighting & Sound Design48:36 Breaking Down the Ending52:18 Did Bear Get What He Wanted?55:11 Nikki: Villain, Victim or Both?58:43 The Film's Message About Obsession1:02:15 Consent, Control & Body Autonomy1:06:34 Why the Ending Is So Disturbing1:10:08 Fan Theories & Alternate Interpretations1:13:41 Horror Trivia & Behind-the-Scenes Facts1:17:08 Biggest Strengths of Obsession1:20:36 What Didn't Quite Work1:24:12 Final Ratings1:27:44 Should You Watch Obsession?1:30:18 Horror Fans vs Casual Viewers1:33:07 Final Thoughts & Closing RemarksObsession is a 2025 American supernatural psychological horror film written, directed, and edited by Curry Barker. The film follows Bear (Michael Johnston), a music store employee who buys a supernatural toy that grants his wish for his friend Nikki (Inde Navarrette) to fall in love with him, resulting in horrific consequences. Obsession premiered on September 5, 2025, at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where Focus Features acquired the distribution rights for $14–$15 million, the highest price commanded by a genre film in TIFF history, and Jason Blum came on board as an executive producer under Blumhouse Productions. became a sleeper hit, setting multiple box-office records and receiving positive reviews, with Navarrette‘s performance receiving widespread acclaim.It has grossed $430.1 million worldwide and ranks as the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2026.In 2025, Barker said the characters of Obsession are unlikely to appear in another film.In 2026, Barker said he was considering an anthology television series where each episode explores a new character making a wish, or a sequel, for which he has an idea. His next film, Anything but Ghosts, is set in the same shared universe, including a reference to the events of Obsession in the form of a news report.

Hit the highway for one of the greatest hidden gems in horror history as Johnny Spoiler takes a spoiler-filled ride through Richard Franklin's Roadgames (1981)—the Australian cult classic that asks: What if Alfred Hitchcock made a slasher on the open road?This week, Johnny breaks down why Roadgames deserves a place alongside The Hitcher, Joy Ride, and Breakdown, explores its reputation as one of the defining films of the Ozploitation era, and reveals the behind-the-scenes stories that make this thriller legendary—including Stacy Keach learning to drive a 16-gear semi in just two days, the Sean Connery casting that almost happened, and why Quid's dingo had to be renamed Boswell.Danny McBride's gritty new G.I. Joe movie heads to Springfield... but not the Springfield you expect.Remembering the legendary Sam Neill with a look back at Possession, Jurassic Park, Event Horizon, Merlin, and Bicentennial Man.Sydney Sweeney saddles up for Hollow, a gothic reimagining of Sleepy Hollow, plus three must-watch Sweeney films.JOLT Modern Soda Bundle - JOLT Cola & JOLT Root Beer - Zero Sugar, 80mg Natural Caffeine, Alpha GPC Focus Nootropics, Prebiotics, B Vitaminshttps://amzn.to/3RLxtSGHarry's Original Shaving Kit for Menhttps://amzn.to/4yvLq7VMeatzy meat on demand and get rewarded for sharing the sizzle https://tr.ee/GetMeatzyJohnnyWhy Roadgames is basically Rear Window on Wheels.Jamie Lee Curtis as the mysterious hitchhiker "Hitch."How this overlooked thriller inspired The Hitcher, Joy Ride, Wolf Creek, and modern highway horror.Hitchcock references, Ozploitation history, and the terrifying green van that haunted a generation of genre fans.Johnny answers your questions about A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge, dives into why it's become one of horror's most fascinating cult classics, and shares behind-the-scenes trivia from The Dream Master.Before Workaholics became a Comedy Central hit, it was a broke YouTube sketch group called Mail Order Comedy. Johnny tells the unbelievable story of how Blake, Adam, Anders, and Kyle turned homemade videos into one of TV's funniest comedies. Rating: SCREAM NOW!Next week, Summer Slash continues with Brain Dead (1990) starring Bill Pullman and Bill Paxton—a mind-bending psychological horror trip into corporate conspiracies, neurosurgery, and insanity.Subscribe, binge, and remember...Johnny Spoiler doesn't ruin movies. He ruins the wait.

0:00 - Intro09:30 - Season 2 Ep 211:58 - Wes/Myles Updates14:30 - Flat 2 VR big plans27:40 - World cup & Movies37:00 - Horror Movies to VR Games42:00 - RE947:50 - Sony&PS659:55 - Capcom Survey1:12:13 - PS6 PSVR21:22:00 - PSN Sale1:56:10 - RE9 vs MSFS1:58:14 - Weekend Multiplayer2:03:57 - 4 Minute Challenge2:08:30 - Wrap up

SPOILER ALERT!!! THE EPISODE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR ‘EVIL DEAD BURN' The ‘Evil Dead' franchise means a lot to us. It has touched us on a personal level, it has earned its place in horror history, and it is one of the few franchises in Hollywood to never release a bad installment. We talk about whether ‘Evil Dead Burn' continues the trend and why it will probably always be the most polarizing entry in the series. A few weeks back we talked about how ‘Evil Dead Burn' had to be trimmed in order to get an ‘R' rating. We wondered how bad it could have been and even tried to figure out what extreme horror even means today. As it turns out, ‘Evil Dead Burn' is incredibly graphic. Was it too much or perfect for an ‘Evil Dead' movie? There has been lots of talk about how ‘Evil Dead Burn' does not fit into the franchise. (This seems to be a conversation whenever a new 'Evil Dead film releases.) There is definitely nothing else like it in the series. We also compare it to another movie that was released this year and wonder which was the better ‘Evil Dead' movie. Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

The latest Skewedcast from Skewed and Reviewed has arrived. Gareth, Justin, and Michael look at the next Batman movie, G.I. Joe, Far Cry, Movie News, Horror Films, and D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. 00:00 New Years Absolution film 02:48 The Batman 2 delay 11:45 Reboot of G.I. Joe 19:53 Steve Buscemi Far Cry 26:22 Movie News 30:29 Crystal Lake / Nightmare on Elm Street 39:34 D23 update

Dale got flamed on threads. DC movies. Jared Leto. Lindsay Graham died. Mitch McConnell did not. MK Cinema. Horror Movies. Are they declassifying files just to feed Ai. MP Dean Allison launches Inquiry into COVID 19. William Peter Blatey. More about horror movies. Dale's computer poops itself.  Dean Allison press conference: https://www.youtube.com/live/7ByWHmo_dHMFind us:Adrianmacked.comWeb outragefactory.comTwitter @OutrageFactPodInsta @outrage_factoryTik Tok @dalederuiterFacebook www.facebook.com/outragefactpodReddit r/OutragefactorypodEmail Outragefactpod@gmail.comCheck out our redbubble swag https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/115481124

Hour 3: Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to go through the biggest Steelers stories ahead of training camp. Could a salary cap in MLB actually be a BAD thing for the fans??? Do people still go to the library? The guys react to breaking Anthony Mantha news. And Dorin and Dom love Tubi's horror movie selection.

In this episode, Fright Night Flicks: Your go-to horror movie podcast reviews Predator, the action-horror classic that introduced one of cinema's most iconic monsters. We break down Dutch's mission, the Predator's hunting tactics, the CIA subplot, unforgettable characters, and the practical effects that helped define an entire franchise. From the legendary handshake and one-liners to the Predator's code of honor and terrifying weapons, this deep-dive horror movie review explores the hidden details, behind-the-scenes insights, and why Predator remains one of the greatest action-horror movies ever made. #predator #horrormoviereviews #arnoldschwarzenegger

Wiggy gives his lead for the movie with he named "Wiggy's one minute entertainment". It goes a lot longer than one minute and he is so excited after yesterday's horror movie news.

Continuing the themes we began exploring with last week's Videodrome, we dive more directly into considerations of political turmoil, election interference, and manipulation of our collective perspective. In 1962, John Frankenheimer's haunting film THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE painted a bleak picture of the ways people in power would take drastic measures to ensure they maintained that control. Starring Frank Sinatra, it told a tale of soldiers who were kidnapped and "conditioned" into becoming cold-blooded assassins in order to eradicate political opponents. It was remade by director Jonathn Demme in 2004, starring Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Shreiber, and a host of other recognizable faces.We're joined by pastor and pop-culture maven Sonya Brown this week to examine both of these films and to reflect upon the terrifying ways their stories comment on our present moment. It's a thoughtful and remarkably hopeful conversation this week that we really hope you enjoy.3:50 - Two Questions with Sonya BrownPatron Only Segment: Whatcha Watchin' / Readin' / Listenin' To18:06 - THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (1962 & 2004)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Tommy is joined by actor Michael Johnston who plays Bear in Obsession, one of the biggest break-out movie of the year. Directed by Curry Barker, the film centers on Bear who uses a supernatural "One Wish Willow" to make his crush (played by Inde Navarrette) fall in love with him, only to trigger a deadly, twisted obsession. Today, Michael opens up about the moment his heartbeat was heard pounding on the mic during a particular scene, how he practiced self-care during such an intense shoot, the moment he thinks Bear realized something was wrong after he broke the One Wish Willow, the moments Inde’s performance genuinely scared him, why he can’t judge Bear as an actor even though he knows he’s a villain, whether Nikki ever truly loved Bear, the scene(s) he and Inde kept breaking in (due to lots of laughter), the alternate ending that was filmed, his pitch for the sequel and whether he wants to be in it, what acting has taught him about himself, why he wants to play a powerful gay character in an upcoming project, whether we can expect new music, why Teen Wolf will forever be meaningful to him, and so much more. And catch the mini rapid-fire “Hot Takes and Hangouts” interview with Michael out next Tuesday, July 21! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. This episode is brought to you by Travel Guard. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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“It's clearly haunted. You dodged a bullet. Don't chase that bullet down.”This week's scariest movie is... Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel. This film has everything: hotel-fucking ghost hunters, rocket-scientist sex magic, And selectively enforced body-cam rules. If you love drop-ceiling gallows, Go Fish jam bands, and arguments held safely outside, this episode's for you!Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Horror Virgin to help more people discover our community.What did you think of our episode on Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel? Tell us on social media @HorrorVirgin FB/IG, @HorrorVirginPod TwitterUp Next: ObsessionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailJoining us to discuss his documentary on legendary special effects artist Steve Johnson, titled Rubberhead: The Life & Monsters of Steve Johnson, is Nick Taylor. Aside from his work as a filmmaker, Nick is also a fellow podcaster, hosting The Nick Taylor Horror Show.Rubberhead will be premiering at Fantasia Film Festival and will highlight the crazy and full life and career of Steve Johnson who's work has impacted the horror genre for generations.Follow us on Social Media:  @pvdhorror Instagram, X, TikTok, FacebookWatch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@pvdhorrorSpecial thanks to John Brennan for the intro and outro music. Be sure to find his music on social media at @badtechno or the following:https://johnbrennan.bandcamp.com

The ghost of a former resident begins to haunt a mother and daughter in their New York City apartment building just as the two recently moved to the area and are in the midst of a custody battle.Haunted Water month rolls on as we discuss Dark Water, the remake of the 2002 Japanese ghost story, starring Jennifer Connelly and John C. Reilly. This movie has a lot going in including the challenges a mother and daughter experience in a custody battle compiled with their new apartment having a constant water leak, which is the work of a ghost. As far as atmosphere goes, this is a very mood film which plays well with the psychological impact the family, especially the mother, experiences while trying to raise a child at the conclusion of a sour relationship. The ghost story cycles a theme of abandonment and neglect which culminates into a twist we didn't see coming, but feels mixed at best. Although very well acted, this ghost story at times feels dull and doesn't fully bring everything together at the climax. Watch the movie and catch our review.YouTube | The Final PodcastFacebook | The Final PodcastInstagram | thefinalpodcastMusic Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audiohttps://www.youtube.com/whitebataudio  What should we review next? Toss us a vibe and send over a recommendation!

Welcome back to Frightmares Podcast! This is Julycanthropes Howl, the seventh installment in our Monsters of the Month Club, where we will be covering 12 different creatures, entities, or beings throughout the year. Join your hosts, Austin and Derek, as they talk about The Wolfman (2010). The conversation starts with a brief intro, followed by what they've recently watched. After that, they move on to the IMDb roundup portion of the episode and then dive into a spoiler-heavy review of The Wolfman (2010). Sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation! Stay Spooky! Check out the Linktree below for all our social media sites as well as the crews Letterboxd pages and much more! linktr.ee/frightmarespodcast stayspooky@outlook.com https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Network Bumper 0:00 - 0:07 Split Your Head Ad - 0:07 - 0:54 Intro - 0:54 - 2:20 The Cold Open - 2:20 - 15:21 Derek's Watches - 2:20 - 10:50 Austin's Watches - 10:50 - 15:21 The Body Count - 15:21 - 20:25 The Autopsy - 20:25 - 1:09:22 The Final Cut - 1:09:22 - 1:13:57 Cackles from the Crypt - 1:13:57 - 1:14:51 Outro - 1:14:51 - 1:17:31

You have been screamin' or yellin' or shriekin' about a new episode of Hello! This is the Doomed Show, and here it is. Jeffrey and Richard talk about director David DeCoteau's Shrieker from 1998. Did I say "director David DeCoteau"? I meant to say "director Victoria Sloan". My bad. Either way, it's a good time show. Check it out, please! Jeffrey's blog:https://nessuntimore.blogspot.com/http://doomedmoviethon.comhttp://doomedmoviethon.blogspot.comhttp://legionpodcasts.com

The sixth film in the notoriously dark and gory franchise is the most intense, grisly and gory one yet. We weren’t sure the movie could live up to all the hype, but it certainly did, and even surpassed our expectations. However, speaking of expectations, the film has not lived up to what producers were hoping, falling far short in its opening weekend. Perhaps, it’s just too scary, too violent and too much for most movie-goers… don’t judge us for highly recommending this flick to people with iron stomachs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sixth film in the notoriously dark and gory franchise is the most intense, grisly and gory one yet. We weren’t sure the movie could live up to all the hype, but it certainly did, and even surpassed our expectations. However, speaking of expectations, the film has not lived up to what producers were hoping, falling far short in its opening weekend. Perhaps, it’s just too scary, too violent and too much for most movie-goers… don’t judge us for highly recommending this flick to people with iron stomachs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sixth film in the notoriously dark and gory franchise is the most intense, grisly and gory one yet. We weren’t sure the movie could live up to all the hype, but it certainly did, and even surpassed our expectations. However, speaking of expectations, the film has not lived up to what producers were hoping, falling far short in its opening weekend. Perhaps, it’s just too scary, too violent and too much for most movie-goers… don’t judge us for highly recommending this flick to people with iron stomachs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sixth film in the notoriously dark and gory franchise is the most intense, grisly and gory one yet. We weren’t sure the movie could live up to all the hype, but it certainly did, and even surpassed our expectations. However, speaking of expectations, the film has not lived up to what producers were hoping, falling far short in its opening weekend. Perhaps, it’s just too scary, too violent and too much for most movie-goers… don’t judge us for highly recommending this flick to people with iron stomachs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The topic:Horror movies are having a moment. Two of this year's greatest box office successes are two horror films, each from unknown directors with non-IP scripts and relatively small budgets. A horror darling: Obsession is the unexpected runaway hit of the summer, having grossed over $400 million worldwide on less than $1 million budget. Now almost two months out from its initial release, it is still playing in theaters nationwide. Another hit: Backed by the studio A24, Backrooms had a budget of $10 million and has grossed almost $350 million worldwide. Some of its success can be attributed to it being based on a popular 4Chan post that sparked a webseries and several internet games. Guests:Amy Nicholson, film critic for LAist, film critic for the Los Angeles Times and host of the podcast ‘Unspooled’ Christy Lemire, film critic for LAist, and co-host of the ‘Breakfast All Day’ YouTube and podcast series Tim Cogshell, film critic for LAist, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com

This week on NintenDomain, Jess Kenyon guests to give their review of Yoshi and the Mysterious plus talk about Rhythm Heaven Groove, Supergirl, Horror Movies, and so much more! Support NintenDomain and get bonus episodes at: www.patreon.com/nintendomainpodcast Music: Intro: Rhythm Heaven Groove: Sneezy Moon 2 Break 1: Rhythm Heaven Groove: Brolly Good Show 2 Break 2: Rhythm Heaven Groove: Spirit Slasher Outro: Rhythm Heaven Groove: Remix 8 Topic Times: 00:02:08 Got Item: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 00:22:29 Heroes • Arcade • Museum • Gallery Yesterday's Treasures 00:43:08 Rhythm Heaven Groove 01:07:16 Supergirl 01:21:54 Obssession Backrooms

We have spent years talking about how important The Blair Witch Project is. We discuss the pros and cons of the latest reimagining of the iconic found footage classic. And we are definitely interested. Plus, the latest internet horror fad that Hollywood wants to adapt into a movie. And while it does seem a little silly to us, they do have a strong director attached to it. The Asylum has been putting out grade-A quality B movies for a long time. Sharknado may be their most well-known, but their specialty are mockbusters like Tomb Invader and Top Gunner. We could not wait to take a look at their inner workings. Mockbuster does much more than that. Sure, there is plenty of footage from The Asylum library. And yes, all of it is amazing. The interviews with the people at the top of the company are also great. They know the score and are funny, entertaining, and informative. But it is the documentary's subject that is the beating heart of the film. Anthony Frith is one of the most charming people we have ever seen and we enjoyed watching his journey. Mockbuster ended up being an unexpected feel-good watch thanks to Frith and all of the incredibly supportive people featured. On top of all that, we get to see how a movie from The Asylum gets made! Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

A massive new live-action Disney blockbuster has divided critics online, but this romance-free, empowering adventure might just be the perfect holiday watch, and one of our favourite leading ladies returns to the director's chair for a fast-paced, single-location comedy that is being hailed as the funniest movie of the year.Also we had to flee a highly anticipated new horror film after just ten minutes because the blood-curdling body horror was simply too much to handle. If you like horror movies, Em has your new fave watch.Take The Spill's monthly pop culture quiz here and test your knowledge!Listen to our interview with the cast of Moana (including Dwayne Johnson) on Apple or Spotify. Remember The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news OR you can WATCH our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and enjoy the watch! Link here. THE END BITS Find and follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespillpodcast/ Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia: https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Support Independent Women’s Media. Your subscription helps us continue to tell the stories that matter to women. Want to join the conversation? Have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss? Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sign Up for STARZ https://tr.ee/STARZSHINERIt's another Horror Movie Reaction as Summer Slash 8 continues with the gloriously bizarre cult classic Blue Monkey (1987)—the Canadian creature feature that somehow contains zero monkeys and one giant mutant insect terrorizing a quarantined hospital.Johnny Spoiler breaks down what works, what doesn't, the surprisingly creative creature effects, the misleading title, and whether this forgotten B-movie deserves a second chance... or should stay quarantined forever.Also in this episode: Resident Evil is getting another reboot that's finally embracing survival horror. Lily James stars in Seasons, a creepy new horror film based on the viral Reddit story about a haunted ranch with terrifying seasonal rituals. Dario Argento returns with what could be the bloodiest movie of his legendary career. We revisit horror classics like Suspiria, Deep Red, and Demons. Plus, Johnny shares his thoughts on Good Fortune starring Keanu Reeves, compares his lovable rookie angel to Nicolas Cage's unforgettable performance in City of Angels, and explains why one angel wants to become human while the other has no idea how humans actually work.And before all of that, Johnny opens with a personal reflection on the famous phrase "The Show Must Go On"—from its circus origins to Freddie Mercury's legendary final recordings—and why that motto still matters today. Movie of the Week: Blue Monkey (1987) Horror Movie Reaction Johnny Spoiler Reviews Summer Slash 8 Binge Now, Binge Later, or Binge Never?Next week: Road Games (1981) keeps Summer Slash rolling.If you love horror movies, cult classics, creature features, streaming recommendations, and honest movie reactions, subscribe and join the Binge-Watchers community.#JohnnySpoiler #HorrorMovieReaction #BlueMonkey #CultMovies #HorrorMovies #MovieReview #CreatureFeature #BingeWatchersPodcast #ResidentEvil #DarioArgento #GoodFortune #SummerSlash #MoviePodcast #HorrorPodcast #KeanuReeves #NicolasCage

Send us Fan MailJoining us on this episode is director, co-writer, and actor Britt Bankhead along with his co-star Grace Patterson for the film The Town That Takes,  a supernatural horror thriller inspired by Croatoan hitting select theaters Friday, July 10, 2026.  Follow us on Social Media:  @pvdhorror Instagram, X, TikTok, FacebookWatch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@pvdhorrorSpecial thanks to John Brennan for the intro and outro music. Be sure to find his music on social media at @badtechno or the following:https://johnbrennan.bandcamp.com

"Only Monsters Can Kill Monsters."Join us LIVE as Without Your Head Horror Podcast welcomes the cast and crew of Round the Decay for an exclusive interview! We'll dive deep into the making of the film, creating its terrifying monsters, practical effects, filming locations, behind-the-scenes stories, horror inspirations, and much more.

Welcome back to Frightmares Podcast! This is Julycanthropes Howl, the seventh installment in our Monsters of the Month Club, where we will be covering 12 different creatures, entities, or beings throughout the year. Join your hosts, Austin and Gabby, as they talk about Silver Bullet (1985). The conversation starts with a brief intro, followed by what they've recently watched. After that, they move on to the IMDb roundup portion of the episode and then dive into a spoiler-heavy review of Silver Bullet (1985) Sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation! Stay Spooky! Check out the Linktree below for all our social media sites as well as the crews Letterboxd pages and much more! linktr.ee/frightmarespodcast stayspooky@outlook.com https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Network Bumper 0:00 - 0:07Split Your Head Ad - 0:07 - 0:54 Intro - 0:54 - 3:07 The Cold Open - 3:07 - 16:25 Gabby's Watches - 3:07 - 8:16 Austin's Watches - 8:16 - 16:25 The Body Count - 16:25 - 22:36 The Autopsy - 22:36 - 1:11:18 The Final Cut - 1:11:18 - 1:15:25 Cackles from the Crypt - 1:15:25 - 1:17:21 Outro - 1:17:21 - 1:19:51

Andre Chase is one of wrestling's most entertaining personalities, blending old-school coaching intensity with sharp comedy to create the wildly popular Chase U. After making his mark in WWE NXT, he's continuing to evolve his career while proving that passion, perseverance, and character can connect with fans everywhere.In the newest "Casual Conversations with The Classic'' episode, the Wrestling Classic Justin chats with Andre Chase about Chase U, his time on WWE NXT, the plans for the group, the Bravado Brothers, WCW, Horror Movies and more! Enjoy!My Official Website + Demo Reel - https://www.justindhillon.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewrestlingclassic/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewrestlingclassic X - https://x.com/twcworldwide Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWrestlingClassic/ Limited Edition TWC Tee https://headquartersclothing.com/products/headquarters-x-the-wrestling-classic-logo-tee?_pos=1&_psq=wrestlinhg&_ss=e&_v=1.0 WWE Shop Affiliate wwe-shop.sjv.io/RGRxQv 500 Level https://www.500level.com/ Join the Discord Community https://linktr.ee/thewrestlingclassic All Episodes are on "The Wrestling Classic" Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQOYraeFlX-xd8f3adQtTw#AndreChase #ChaseU #WWENXT #AndreChanceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/twc-show--4417554/support.

In this episode, Fright Night Flicks: Your go-to horror movie podcast reviews The Lost Boys, the iconic vampire movie that forever changed the genre. We break down David and his vampire gang, the Frog Brothers, the hidden details throughout Santa Carla, and the unforgettable moments that turned this film into an 80s horror classic. This deep-dive horror movie review explores the vampire mythology, memorable characters, and lasting influence of The Lost Boys, while discussing why it continues to inspire vampire movies nearly four decades later.#TheLostBoys #HorrorMovieReview #VampireMovies

This week, we examine the dangerously transformative power of media intake by tackling David Cronenberg's VIDEODROME. Operating on a studio's budget for the first time in his career, the visionary filmmaker known for boundary-pushing body horror unleashed a wildly intuitive vision of a sinister broadcast -- known as Videodrome -- which causes intense hallucinations and compulsions in anyone who views it. The film used uncomfortable visualizations and psychosexually violent scenarios to create a nightmarish portrait of media manipulation and control. What's perhaps most frightening about the film is how eerily similar it is to our current state of technological codependency.To unpack this film's fascinating details, we're joined by Josh Willenbrink of Restoration Games who last joined us to discuss and promote their upcoming releases and Justin Donnahoo, a youth pastor, Batman enthusiast, and co-host of the Moviga podcast. Together, we dive into the striking ways this film forecasted where we might one day find ourselves and we discuss the vital necessity of preserving our humanity amidst an ocean of algorithms.It's a hearty and thought-provoking episode this week that we really hope you enjoy.3:42 - Two Questions with Justin Donnahoo15:34 - Catching Up on Games with Josh WillenbrinkPatron Only Segment: WHATCHA25:47 - VIDEODROMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Lunatics Radio Hour, we explore the history of masks, from prehistoric rituals and ancient Egyptian funerary masks to Roman death masks, Venetian Carnival, and the eerie plague doctor.SourcesNational Geographic Article by A. R. Williams - World's Oldest Masks Modeled On Early Markers Ancestors Death and Burial in Ancient Egypt by Salima IkramA BBC article by Zaria Grovett: The lost art of the death mask An Art and Object article by Effie Jackson: The History of Venetian MasksNational Geographic Article by Erin Blakemore: Why plague doctors wore those strange beaked masks Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.Support the show

This week, Scotty and Andrew go looking for anomalies in subway stations as they discuss "Exit 8". They go in depth about the movie and the video game it was adapted from. And stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear what's in store for the next episode of Fun With Horror!"Exit 8" was directed by Genki Kawamura and stars Kazunari Ninomiya as a man who gets caught in a looped hallway in the subway station. His only escape is to look for anomalies as he walks through the loop.Feel free to send us a message! What did you think of this movie? Of this episode? Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/FunWithHorrorPodcastFollow us on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/396586601815924Twitter - https://twitter.com/funwhorrorInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/fun_with_horror_podcast/FWH + Fangoria collab:For 20% off at the Fango Shop, just enter FUN_WITH_HORROR_PODCAST at checkout!

“Alien King George can go fuck yourself.”This week's scariest movie is... Independence Day. This film has everything: Fruitopia Breakthroughs, Dolphin Wives, And a movie so good there is No Way it's a Michael Bay Film. If you love 90s smoke shows, holy pigeon plot logic, and alien ship nipples, this episode's for you!Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Horror Virgin to help more people discover our community.What did you think of our episode on Independence Day? Tell us on social media @HorrorVirgin FB/IG, @HorrorVirginPod TwitterUp Next: Hell House LLC II: The Aberdeen HotelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts STEPHEN SCARLATA (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and JOSH MILLER (writer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Violent Night) are marked by the beast and must uncover the mystery behind WES CRAVEN and KEVIN WILLIAMSON's notoriously production-plagued and aptly-named werewolf movie, 2005's CURSED. Joining them to howl at the moon are CLARK COLLIS (author of 'Screaming and Conjuring', and lead programmer at the horror-movie streaming service BloodStream) and BRIAN COLLINS (film critic and author of 'Horror Movie a Day'). Theme music by Brian J Casey

As a former baseball player recovers from a serious injury, he moves his family into a house with a pool that harbors a mysterious supernatural force.We're kicking off Haunted Water month with Night Swim. When this movie came out in 2024, we were so excited to give it a watch. What could be more entertaining than a haunted pool. This movie had such an interesting premise and after watching it, we believe it may be more of a baseball movie than a horror movie. In any case, it takes several swings, but misses on most. The film lacks the scares with cheesy pool ghosts, uneven acting performances, and large plot holes. Watch the movie and catch our review.YouTube | The Final PodcastFacebook | The Final PodcastInstagram | thefinalpodcastMusic Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audiohttps://www.youtube.com/whitebataudio  What should we review next? Toss us a vibe and send over a recommendation!

The 1975 film that emptied the beaches was built on real horror — the 1916 Jersey Shore attacks that killed four, the unsolved disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan, and the science of why great whites bite at all.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/jawsREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jawsFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In June of 1975 we were exposed to one of the scariest movies ever made. For this podcaster, it's just not Independence Day until I watch it – and you still can't get me to swim in the ocean. We'll look at what made ‘Jaws' so successful… and so frightening. We'll also look at the true story of a string of shark attacks in 1916 that inspired the novel and the film. And while 1975's ‘Jaws' was inspired by a series of shark attacks but greatly fictionalized, the film ‘Open Water' from 2003 is based on a very real and terrifying story. But the truth behind the movie is a dark mystery that goes way beyond the horror of what you see in the film. We'll look at several other real shark attacks that are almost too incredible to believe, and also try to answer the question as to why shark attacks don't happen more often as you would expect them to, seeing as humans should be easy pickings.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding (My First Experience With a Horror Movie)00:02:16.983 = Show Open00:05:28.642 = The Real-Life Inspiration for “Jaws”00:15:01.913 = The Horror of “Jaws” ***00:40:05.165 = The True Darkness of “Open Water” ***00:52:06.811 = Real Shark Attacks01:04:18.086 = Why Sharks Attack Humans ***01:23:44.579 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The True Darkness of Open Water” by Erin McCann for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y8vaqgra“The Real-Life Inspiration for ‘Jaws'” by Christopher Klein for History: https://tinyurl.com/yb5s35xc“The Horror of ‘Jaws'” by Jackie Flynn Mogensen for Mother Jones: https://tinyurl.com/y2mxf8us, Andrew Housman for ScreenRant: https://tinyurl.com/yae8ohh6, Meagan Navarro for Bloody Disgusting: https://tinyurl.com/y7p8q9lw, Tim Donnelly for the New York Post: https://tinyurl.com/y9twrcc7, and Rachel Paige for Hello Giggles:https://tinyurl.com/ycdlb6je“Real Shark Attacks” by Charles W. Bryant for How Stuff Works: https://tinyurl.com/y9scmg9x, and Lou Boyd for Mpora: https://tinyurl.com/y9e55t4u“Why Sharks Attack Humans” by Richard Gray for BBC: https://tinyurl.com/ycf563up(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: July 03, 2020This episode of Weird Darkness dives into the world of sharks — the 1975 film that made a generation afraid of the water, the 1916 New Jersey attacks that shaped America's fear of the sea, the unsolved disappearance behind a 2003 horror movie, a catalog of real maulings, and the science of why sharks bite people at all.It opens with Steven Spielberg's Jaws, the 1975 blockbuster that grossed $7 million its first weekend and ranked sixth on IMDb's list of the ten best horror films. The mechanical shark, three models all nicknamed "Bruce," sank on first submersion and corroded in the saltwater of Nantucket Sound, forcing Spielberg to keep the animal off-screen for all but roughly four minutes and to build terror through John Williams' two-note score instead. Screenwriter Carl Gottlieb, who now calls it "the fish movie," predicted audiences would fear the ocean the way they feared showers after Psycho. Clinical psychologists Ali Mattu and James Hambrick, both trained to talk people out of irrational fears, admit the film gave them their own galeophobia, with Mattu once showering while standing on the edge of the tub to avoid a drain-based attack. Author Peter Benchley, who wrote the novel, spent his final years advocating for shark conservation after fishermen killed sharks by the thousands in the film's wake, cutting large shark populations along the eastern seaboard by an estimated fifty percent.From there the episode turns to the real attacks that preceded the fiction, the deadly summer of 1916 along the Jersey Shore. Charles Vansant, a 25-year-old from Philadelphia, bled to death in the lobby of the Engleside Hotel in Beach Haven on July 1 after a shark clamped his left leg in three-and-a-half feet of water. Five days later Charles Bruder, a 27-year-old Swiss bellboy captain, lost both legs off Spring Lake, and on July 12 the killing moved more than a mile inland up Matawan Creek, taking 11-year-old Lester Stillwell and Stanley Fisher, the 24-year-old tailor who dove in to recover the boy's body. President Woodrow Wilson convened a cabinet meeting over "the shark horror," and shark hunter Michael Schleisser later killed a shark in Raritan Bay with human bones reportedly found inside, after which the attacks stopped.Next the episode examines Open Water, the 2003 film built on the disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan, experienced divers left behind by the Outer Edge dive boat at St. Crispin Reef on the Great Barrier Reef on January 25, 1998. No one noticed them missing for roughly forty-eight hours. A dive slate later recovered miles away bore the date January 26 and a plea for help, their diaries revealed unhappiness and Tom's stated readiness to die, and their wetsuits and air tanks washed ashore without a single bite mark or trace of blood. Australian diver Ben Cropp argued tiger sharks took them within two days, while boat owner Jack Nairn faced a manslaughter acquittal and a civil negligence conviction that shuttered his company, and more than twenty people claimed to have seen the couple alive afterward, leaving the truth unresolved.Next comes a run of documented real-life attacks stretching across centuries. The USS Indianapolis sank near Guam on July 30, 1945, dropping roughly 900 sailors into the water where sharks reduced the survivors to 317. Barry Wilson, a 17-year-old tuba player, became the first person killed by a shark in California history, and free-diving abalone hunters Omar Conger and Randall Fry were both taken by great whites, Fry's body recovered with his head separated from it. Bethany Hamilton lost her left arm at thirteen and returned to competitive surfing, spearfisherman Rodney Fox survived a torso bite by gouging the shark's eyes and now educates the public about the animals, and Brook Watson lost a leg to a shark in Havana Harbour in 1749 at the age of fourteen.The episode closes with the science of why sharks bite people, drawn from researchers including Gavin Naylor of the Florida Program for Shark Research and marine biologist Blake Chapman. Attacks correlate with the overlap of people and sharks in the same water, which is why rising seal populations off Cape Cod — rebounding under the 1972 Marine Mammal Act — drew great whites that delivered Massachusetts its first fatal attack in eighty-two years in 2018. Most bites appear to be cases of mistaken identity, the flash of a foot resembling bait fish, and the three species most often responsible are the great white, tiger, and bull sharks, the last hunting murky water by smell and electroreception rather than sight. The odds of dying in a shark attack sit near one in 3.7 million, yet Hannah Mighall, mauled by a five-metre great white in Tasmania's Bay of Fires at thirteen, still carries the toothy bite scar on her leg and the nightmares that came with it, alongside her refusal to see the animals culled for what they did to her.

We hope you're having a great summer! We're here with a quick bonus episode ahead of your holiday weekend to update you on the progress of our friendly competition between Nathan and Reed guessing the Metacritc score and opening weekend box office for this summer's slate of movies.Gorey Gamer Matt Murray hosts a brief chat about our biggest surprises, our disappointments, and how the points are playing out for this halfway mark. It's brief, it's fun, and we hope you enjoy it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WWE Tag-Team Champion Austin Theory joins the boys to discuss his strange relationship with Vince McMahon, beating John Cena at WrestleMania 39, his beef with Roman Reigns

“We are not going to win against people who smoke nukes.”This week's scariest movie is... Mars Attacks! This film has everything: aggressive Martian accents, capitalist bike baskets, And cape-couture command structures. If you love failed cow barbecues, fully glazed donut prophets, and trickle-down chandeliers, this episode's for you!Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Horror Virgin to help more people discover our community.What did you think of our episode on Mars Attacks!? Tell us on social media @HorrorVirgin FB/IG, @HorrorVirginPod TwitterUp Next: Independence DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.