The Horror You Know

The Horror You Know

A weekly podcast dedicated to exploring famous (and sometimes infamous) Horror Films and the modicum of "truth" that inspired them. Part humorous, part serious, but always entertaining, this is The Horror You Know.

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April 9, 2025 72 mins

This week's true crime story involves the 12 skulls killer Israel Keyes. Only proven to have murdered 3 people, Keyes was suspected of killing 12 in total due to paintings made from his own blood found in his house after his death.

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This week we take a trip to the Gushan District in Taiwan to discuss the events that inspired the 2022 movie Incantation. Join in on the discussion about the Wu family and how religion and mass hysteria forever changed the life of the once loving family of 6.

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February 12, 2025 68 mins

This Valentine's Day we talk about a very popular case that involves a contestant from The Dating Game. He wasn't just searching for a new lover; he was looking for his next victim. This is the story of Rodney Alcala and how Cupid wasn't the only one trying to shoot his bow at a pretty lady for Valentine's Day.


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January 29, 2025 77 mins

We are back with another spooky story based on true events. This week's story is inspired by the events that allegedly took place in the Jackson house (no not THAT Jackson house) in Gary, IN. Said to be the home of at least 200 (not sure if they somehow did a headcount?) demons, the house had even drawn the attention of Ghost Adventures star Zak Bagans.

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January 15, 2025 75 mins

We are back after what felt like a long holiday season!! Due to the weather we had to record on Zoom. We apologize for any audio issues during this episode. Grab a blanket and snuggle up with the Horror You Know Podcast as we discuss one of the inspirations behind M. Night Shyamalan's film "Trap".

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Tis' the season for murder and mayhem and how else would you like to spend your holidays? Join us as we celebrate everyone's (except for Ian T.) favorite time of year with eggnog and Christmas cookies. This year we discuss the tragic story of the Covina murders. So pour the nog, roast those chestnuts (or whatever nut you prefer) over the open fire as we spread our version of Christmas cheer.
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Tis' the seasons folks and we kick off the month of Christmas with a few short true crime stories as well as our review of the Christmas horror movie Rare Exports. Go pour yourself a big glass of eggnog in your favorite mug as we get Christmas started off a little early this year with our present to you being the gift of a new pod episode.

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November 27, 2024 89 mins

This Thanksgiving episode is stuffed full of holiday horror as we discuss the history of Black Friday, the true crime tale of Ashlea Harris and the Black Friday Murder, the 2021 horror-comedy featuring Bruce Campbell, and plenty more.

Make sure to leave no leftovers, and remember to hit play before dozing off into your tryptophan nap (we get the download whether you listen or not!) Happy Thanksgiving from The Horror You Know, and s...

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November 13, 2024 103 mins

The Horror You Know kicks of Season 4 with another rousing edition of "Around The Campfire." Tonight's tale is the grisly story of John List, the inspiration behind the classic 1987 film, The Stepfather. Plus we give a bonus movie review of the new film horror film, Heretic.

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Happy Halloween everyone!! As we take time to wrap up spooky season and part 3 of the Horror At The Ohio festival with a Q&A from horror icon Felissa Rose, we also celebrate the end of season 3 of THYK Podcast. Come along as we discuss our favorite moments & episodes from this season and do some Laszlo Cravensworth impressions along the way!!

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October 16, 2024 68 mins
Everyone has heard of the legend of Sleepy Hollow but do you know where it originates from? Join us again on another spooky season episode as we get into the holiday spirit. Grab your pumpkin latte, your black cat, and your witch's hat and mount your brooms and fly across the night sky. Join us on the road to the coolest festival this side of the Ohio River "The Horror at the Ohio" in downtown Madison, IN Oct. 25th and 26th!!
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October 2, 2024 79 mins

Our first episode of the Halloween season is officially here. Tune in this week to hear us discuss the inspiration behind the original version and remake of The Blob. So break out the caldron, put on your witch hat, and don't forget to add that eye of newt to your brew while we conjure up a story about meteors and slime.

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This week we bring you something special. An original story written by Ian T. just in time to start the spooky season. So go out back, start up the campfire, and grab those marshmallows because this story about a cabin in the woods is sure to chill you to the bone!! Ok maybe not but it gives you a good reason to get into the Halloween spirit!

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Join us this week on the road for this special bonus episode. We travel to Noblesville, IN to see Rob Zombie/Alice Cooper live! So join us on our road trip as we discuss various ghost stories from rockstars! *Disclaimer*..We recorded this one from our phones so the audio quality isn't the best..

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Was that a noise outside the window? What's that shadow on the blind? Don't worry it's just your friends from The Horror You Know Podcast back with part 2 of the reign of terror known as...The Night Stalker. We also give our thoughts on the movie Maxxxine.
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We are out on the prowl in southern California tracing the steps of the notorious NIGHT STALKER. See how notorious serial killer (and apparent AC/DC fan) Richard Ramirez earned the name as we recount some of his heinous crimes in Part 1 of this True Crime episode.

So lock up your daughters, lock up your wives, lock up your back doors and run for your lives, the Horror You Know men are back in town!

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The boys discuss the well-known an highly controversial story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and her mother Dee Dee Blanchard. An all around sad story for everyone involved. Which side of the discussion are you on?
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We celebrate 4th of July weekend with the classic campfire tale of Cropsey, the Child Murderer of Staten Island. But is Cropsey just an urban legend, or was he real? We also discuss the camp slasher classic loosely based on Cropsey, 1981's "The Burning."

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June 26, 2024 105 mins

Lights, camera, ACTION!! The band is back together this week as we discuss an odd case of a woman who claims a cult was trying to sacrifice her to the devil. Something we try to do to Trent at least once every two weeks... So grab your crucifix and holy water as we try to exorcise the demons in this weeks episode!!

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June 13, 2024 66 mins

Ahoy there!! Join us this week to hear the worst pirate accents you've ever heard (not a joke)!! This week as we discuss a few old tales of the inspiration behind the 2019 film The Lighthouse. So grab your first mate and climb aboard and try not to spill the rum on this week's episode!!

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