Doctor Horror

Doctor Horror

Doctor Horror is a mental health horror podcast providing scares for whatever ails you. Each episode, host Anita Flores and a guest pick a horror movie or series to match how they’re feeling. From low-budget leprechauns to murderous mommies, there's a monster for every mood. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!

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April 9, 2025 54 mins
Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend co-host Matt Gourley joins Anita to discuss their shared love of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” and the joys of spying as a kid. Matt also breaks out his Jimmy Stewart impression and Anita reveals what she wants a nosy neighbor to catch her doing through the window. Later on, they theorize how Matt can re-enact his favorite scene from the film with his wife for their wedding anniversary. All he needs ...
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Would you keep your hospital underwear? Friend of the pod comedian Kenice Mobley and Anita swap scary, funny, and sometimes just plain weird hospital stories. They also discuss their favorite hospital scenes from Doctor Giggles, The Exorcist III, 28 Days Later, Scream 5, The Pitt, ER, and more. Follow below! Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorhorrorpod/ Anita on IG: https://www.instagram.com/anitajewtina/ Anita on ...
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What is it about horror that’s so soothing for some? Psychotherapist Melissa Stanger joins Anita to explain how scary movies can give anxious people a sense of control. She also shares her horror movie journey from watching less scary to “varsity level” horror films like Hereditary. Later on, they break down “The Blair Witch Project” and Anita discusses why it’s one of her top comfort films.  Follow below! Show Instagram: https:/...
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Hereditary, Get Out, The Conjuring, and Presence. What do they all have in common? Actor and writer Tommy Do joins Anita to discuss how the unrealistic expectations of having a “traditional American family” creates a horror all its own. They also share what they loved about the film “Presence” and why not all ghost stories need to be scary. Follow below! Tommy Do on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommy__do/?hl=en Show Inst...
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September 18, 2024 78 mins
Notes: Vagina dentata, it’s real! Writer Amanda Lehr joins Anita to discuss why Teeth is the perfect film to watch when you’re feeling stressed about going to the gynecologist. She explains why body horror is cathartic as a chronically ill person and counts down her favorite werewolf movies. They also trade IUD insertion horror stories and break down Teeth’s infamous scene at the gynecologist. Follow below! Show Instagram: https...
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Dementia: the scariest horror movie of them all. Journalist Sean Morrow joins Anita to discuss why The Taking of Deborah Logan is the perfect film to watch if you’ve lost or are losing a loved one to dementia. They also talk about horror video games, finding comfort in dark humor, and open up about their experiences caring for dads with dementia. No one should face this disease alone. If you're looking for resources, call the ALZ h...
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Maxine Minx is speaking words to live by. Actress Shakira Ja'nai Paye joins Anita to discuss why MaXXXine is the perfect film to watch when you’re feeling like you will not accept a life you do not deserve! They talk about the luxury of entitlement, how to fight imposter syndrome, and the importance of being fairly compensated. They also geek out over their shared love of The Descent and theorize why Disney movies are actually horr...
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Presenting the most ridiculous movie about an evil step father you’ve never heard of: Scream for Help! Other Men Need Help’s Mark Pagán joins Anita to discuss why it’s the perfect film to watch if you’ve got step daddy issues. He opens up about losing his own biological dad at 14 and how it felt to eventually gain a step dad. They also talk about the magic of voice-over in 80’s horror movie trailers, what happens when the character...
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Need some good sleepy media in your life? Look no further! Girl God’s Grace Freud joins Anita to discuss why The Twilight Zone is the perfect show to watch before bed. They count down their favorite sleepy episodes including Perchance to Dream, To Serve Man, and Twenty Two. They also talk about the connection between Grace’s OCD and horror movies, alien encounters, and why it’s bad to watch TikTok videos before bed. Follow below!...
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High school sucks! Fangoria writer Jenika McCrayer joins Anita Flores to discuss why The Rage: Carrie 2 is the perfect movie to watch when experiencing teenage angst. They open up about regressing when visiting home, complicated mother/daughter relationships, and surviving high school when you’re not “popular.” They also describe how Carrie 2 scratches a nostalgic, late 90’s itch with a killer CD-ROM and some familiar TV faces. Fo...
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Large leprechaun and Dr. Mittenhands and mutant tarantulas, oh my! Ghosts’ Betsy Sodaro joins Anita to discuss why Leprechaun 4 is the perfect movie to watch when you’re stuck in a rut. They also do a dramatic re-enactment of the Leprechaun 4 pitch meeting and decide what other movie franchises should go to space. Follow below! Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorhorrorpod/ Anita on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ani...
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Social media has created a MONSTER. Dane Stewart joins Anita to discuss how social networking sites have warped their brains, why being a teenager is harder now, and lessons learned from the 2014 film “Unfriended.” Dane also talks about life growing up with a twin brother and Anita has many questions. Can they read each other’s minds? Only about one specific thing, and the answer WILL surprise you.  This episode contains brief talk...
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We’re crazy for the current scream king of horror! Comedian Kenice Mobley joins Anita to countdown Dan Stevens’ sexiest and scariest horror moments in “The Guest” and “Abigail.” They also discuss Kenice’s horror comfort films including “Fright Night,” why MoviePass is a great investment when you’re unemployed, and the horror of live birth videos in high school. Follow below! Kenice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenicemobley ...
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What is it about found footage horror that feels so comforting? Dropout TV’s Oscar Montoya joins Anita for the very first episode of "Doctor Horror" to discuss why "Grave Encounters" is the perfect movie to watch when you’re feeling trapped. They also open up about going insane in spring 2020 and Oscar explains how ‘The Masked Singer’ became his entire personality. Follow below! Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor...
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Doctor Horror is a mental health horror podcast providing scares for whatever ails you. Each episode, host Anita Flores and a guest pick a horror movie or series to match how they’re feeling. From low-budget leprechauns to murderous mommies, there's a monster for every mood. The first episode premieres on July 10th. Stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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