JumpScare! The Horror Podcast

This week we continue our haunted house month with Let's Scare Jessica to Death from 1971.  

Join Jessica, recently released from a mental institution, as she tries to rebuild her life in a secluded farmhouse with her husband and a friend. But the tranquility is soon shattered by strange occurrences, whispers in the night, and a growing feeling that something – or someone – isn't quite right. Is Jessica's fragile mental state relap...

We just dropped a new episode diving deep into "The Ugly Stepsister," the debut film from Emilie Blichfeldt. Prepare yourself for some serious Cronenbergian body horror in this twisted Cinderella retelling. It doesn't hold back on the gore or the moments that'll make you squirm. You've been warned! 

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This week we're investigating the hauntings at 825 Forrest Road.  From Hell House LLC writer/director Stephen Cognetti this Shudder premiere is heavy on the Jumpscares.

Betty is a huge fan of the Hell House series, but does this film live up to her expectations? It didn't, lol, but tune in to find out why.

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This week, we're covering the  "It's Alive" trilogy. That's right, folks, we're not just dealing with one evil murder baby, but three terrifying tales of monstrous offspring.

Starting with Larry Cohen's original 1974 shocker, "It's Alive," to its equally disturbing sequels, "It Lives Again" and "It's Alive III: Island of the Alive". Get ready for a deep dive into the evolution of these terrifying creatures, and the social anxieties...

This week we're covering the film Voices Carry straight out of Cinequest 2025.  This film is written and directed by Abby Brenker and Ellyn Vander Wyden.  

Looking for a new beginning, Sam and Jack leave Boston and move into Sam’s childhood home on a picturesque lake in New Hampshire. Despite the natural beauty and small-town charm, the couple struggles to adjust. Sam wrestles with her stagnant career and is forced to...

This Valentine's Day we're celebrating with the new slasher Heart Eyes!

If you've ever wondered what a hybrid of a rom-com and horror film would be, then wonder no more.   Heart Eyes is the perfect blend of romance and horror.

Tune in to hear our thoughts, including some spoiler ones (Don't worry we give a warning before the spoilers start.

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Get out your panchos and rain boots for this one! This week we wade into the gory, utterly disgusting (in a good way) remake of Street Trash.

From Ryan Krueger, the director of Fried Barry comes this film set in the South Africa of 2050.  What happens when the ultra rich decide to get rid the homeless problem by using a body melting chemical agent?  Well you get a ton of gory body destruction and some unbelievable effects.  What di...

This week we take a look at Steven Soderbergh's haunted house film Presence.

Betty started to do this as a spoiler episode but changed her mind during recording so this episode is spoiler free.  

So tune in and see what Betty and Shad thought about this high concept haunted house film.

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This week we're covering the forgotten (maybe with good reason) slasher Iced from 1989.  

If you have an interest in winter horror, this is definitely worth watching.  If you're into low budget slashers, that are borderline softcore porn, then this is the movie you've been waiting for.

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This Christmas Eve we're delving into the mysterious world of Bloody Axe Wound. 

"Abbie Bladecut's family business, a video store, has thrived by disposing of teenagers to mimic horror movies. As the first female slasher, she battles gender bias while realizing the harsh realities behind the mass murders."

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Happy Friday the 13th! 

Remember those carefree summer days, filled with sun, fun, and maybe a little too much teen spirit? Well, in 1980, a group of unsuspecting campers got a whole lot more than they bargained for. This week, we're taking a trip back to the 80s to revisit the film that launched a thousand slashers: Friday the 13th.

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This week we're joined by Steven C. Miller to talk about his new film Werewolves! He fills us in on behind the scenes info about the making of the film and talks about his love for all things werewolf.

In the film a supermoon event triggers a latent gene in every human, transforming them into werewolves when exposed to moonlight. This event leads to widespread chaos and the deaths of nearly a billion people. As the supermoon return...

This week, we're delving into the twisted realms of Lore and Children of the Pines. These two films offer a chilling blend of supernatural horror and psychological suspense.

We'll also be discussing the masterful performances of the late, great Tony Todd. His iconic presence has left an indelible mark on the horror genre, and we'll be paying tribute to his legacy.

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It's been 20 years since we first met Jigsaw, the twisted mastermind behind a series of deadly games in SAW , and 15 years since we stumbled upon the events in Paranormal Activity. These films have left an indelible mark on the horror genre, and we're here to talk about what makes them so enduring.

From the intricate traps of Jigsaw to the chilling manifestations in Paranormal Activity, we'll delve into the elements that have kept ...