Scratching the Surface
Welcome horror fans! This is Scratching the Surface, a horror movie podcast. Like you, we fell in love with this genre of film; one that lies at the foundation of cinema itself. Whether you’re wanting to relive a classic, experience a new release, or anything in between, you can find it here.
Episodes
Michael and Danny Philippou follow up their wildly successful horror film Talk to Me with a terrifying story centered on grief and loss. What were your thoughts on Bring Her Back?
The newest installment in the Final Destination Franchise certainly surprises, but just how good was it? RIP Tony Todd, a true legend of horror.
Frendo is on the loose in this modern day slasher directed by Eli Craig, based on the 2020 novel from Adam Cesare. Does Clown in a Cornfield bring anything new to the table or is it just a standard late night horror flick?
Met with criticism leading up to its release, "Until Dawn" had a lot to live up to. Did it meet expectations, or was this another failed video game adaptation?
With Sinners , director Ryan Coogler gives us a horror story steeped in African American culture, and set during the Jim Crow Era.
Rule of thumb when writing a script: don't toy with your audience. Apparently, writer Sam Stefanak did not get this memo, and the result was dissatisfied viewers. Film is subjective though, and you can still find some good in the bad. Sometimes a closer look is warranted. The Woman in the Yard follows Ramona and her two children, Taylor and Annie, as they encounter a mysterious figure cloaked in black on their family farm.
Writer/director Oz Perkins is on a roll with his second horror film in two years. Last year we got Longlegs, and this year we got The Monkey. There's been some divisiveness surrounding The Monkey since its release and I can understand why. Was this supposed to be an adventure comedy, a coming-of-age movie, a possessed doll film, or even a slapstick comedy? Perkins himself probably doesn't even know. But I digress...
Four recent horror movies I’ve seen with a brief summary and review for each. This episode does contain spoilers!
00:00 Intro
00:42 Nosferatu
05:21 Wolf Man
08:13 Presence
11:36 Companion
In this episode we take a closer look at Nosferatu, a story and character that kick started the horror genre.
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Episode Content
00:00 Intro
01:17 Nosferatu A Symphony of Horror
07:17 Nosferatu the Vampyre
10:07 Shadow of the Vampire
12:52 Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu
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One of the most compelling horror movies of 2024, Heretic gives viewers an introspective story on the history of religion, good and the bad.
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Episode Content
00:00 Intro and reaction (spoiler free)
07:45 Meeting Mr. Reed
10:25 Something is off
11:31 The back room
12:37 The two doors
15:20 The basement
16:16 The savior
19:00 The truth
21:58 A prayer and a butterfly
25:07 Rotten Tomatoes
25:44 Junes' review
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To wrap up the month of October we revisit the 1978 classic, Halloween. This one set the pace for many slasher films to follow and will forever hold a place in the horror genre.
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Episode Content
00:00 Intro
03:03 Michael's first kill
05:08 Dr. Loomis
05:53 Fifteen years later
07:42 Laurie Strode
10:35 Michael is everywhere
13:41 House to house
17:58 Laurie vs. Michael
19:35 Michael lives
23:37 Rotten Tomatoe...
The highly anticipated Terrifier 3 provides plenty of the gore we've come to know from this franchise, but when does it become too much?
STS starts the month of October off with the American version of Speak No Evil, a tense thriller with a terrifyingly good performance from James McAvoy.
____________________ Episode Content 00:00 Intro 04:00 The Invite 05:00 Character Dynamics 09:20 Hoppy 12:10 The Cellar 13:49 All Hell Breaks Lose 17:06 Ciara's Hesitation 19:14 That's My Boy 20:28 A Happy Ending 21:15 Rotten Tomatoes 21:49 Money's Review 25:24 Junes' Review
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Jeepers Creepers is a cult classic, with some great characters and a villian you won't forget. For new and old fans, it's a fun one to revisit. ____________________ Episode Content 00:00 Intro 05:23 The Car Chase 06:48 The Drain Tube 08:20 The Diner 10:40 The Escort 13:13 The Old Lady 15:23 The Police Station 19:02 The Victim 20:36 The Final Scene 22:42 Rotten Tomatoes 23:03 Junes' Review 26:11 Money's Review _______________...
Iconic characters and moments with enough one-liners to fill the whole damn boat, Jaws is a masterpiece. During the episode we reflect on what made this film an instant classic and why it still holds up well today.
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Episode Content
00:00 intro
03:17 Great opening scenes
06:22 Quint's introduction
08:47 A shark, not THE shark
10:16 Comparison to "The Birds"
11:14 Political allegory
11:51...
The new release of In a Violent Nature gave us something fresh and new to immerse ourselves in, and there was no shortage of good kills! Yet, there were some bold choices that did not sit well with some viewers. I dive into the details and determine whether this is a true winner or loser of 2024.
00:00 Intro
01:50 3rd Person POV & nature
04:53 Opening scenes
06:52 1st victim
07:30 Johnny's legend
08:55 Campfire scene
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STS hit 25 episodes. Thanks to anyone who's listened to us so far. You rock! To celebrate, we've covered the Sci-Fi/Horror powerhouse, Alien. Join us as we revisit LV-426 with the Nostromo crew, and experience the horrors that awaited them. And remember... in space, no one can hear you scream! www.scratchingthesurface100.com
Who will survive and what will be left of them? This one is a bonafide classic in horror and one of the truest of the backwoods subgenre. During the episode we discuss the essence of Texas that is perfectly captured in the film, with heat stroked shots full of sweat, dirt, and so much blood. We also revere the strong ensemble cast, and the iconic character of Leatherface.
00:00 intro & initial thoughts
07:28 1st half
28:...
It appears Catholic horror is the theme of 2024 for the genre, and we're here for it! During #23 we go in-depth on the details of this crazy plot, talk about the healthy dose of gothic flavor, and contemplate the shocking ending. We name our favorite horror movie posters for our table talk. This episode does contain spoliers!
00:00 intro & initial thoughts 06:13 1st half 21:44 table talk 27:13 2nd half 43:50 ra...
Special guest Collin Vetter and guest Tyler Schroeder join STS to cover the recent release of Immaculate. During this episode we define the Catholic subgenre of horror, praise the performance of rising star Sydney Sweeney, and examine the insidious motives withheld by the leaders of the convent. For table talk we discuss our favorite subgenres of Catholic horror. This episode does contain spoilers!
00:00 intro & initial thoug...
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