The Scary Movie Project
The Scary Movie Project is a horror podcast hosted by filmmaker Matt Lolich. Each episode goes deep on scary movies, the directors and authors who make them, and the haunted places, real-world locations, and horror history that inspire them — from The Exorcist and The Amityville Horror to Hereditary, Rob Zombie, witches in folklore, and indie releases like Bruce Wemple's Capture. It's a show for horror-loving filmmakers and fans who want more than just a review — and want their horror movie fix. New episodes every other Friday.
Episodes
In this Halfway to Halloween episode, Matt sits down with Billy Lewis, founder of ScareNetwork.TV, to talk cryptids, ghost stories, and the indie streaming platform he's built to give paranormal, horror, true crime, and monster content a real home. They get into the Florida footage that ended up in the Smithsonian, the hunt for Chessie on the Chesapeake Bay, and why every town has a story worth telling.
CRYPTIDS & PARANORMAL COV...
In this episode, Matt sits down with director Bruce Wemple to break down his new haunted-house horror CAPTURE (2026), out now on VOD from Uncork'd Entertainment. They dig into the on-set glitch that inspired the film, the year-long hunt for a 1995 Sony mini-DV camcorder, and the early-2000s J-horror DNA buried in every frame.
FILM DISCUSSED:
Capture (2026), directed by Bruce Wemple, starring Kaitlyn Lunardi, Cedric Gegel, and Chris C...
In this episode, Matt and Tara explore the fascinating and complex history of witches—from the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 to modern Wicca and paganism, then dive into witches in horror films and television.
HISTORY COVERED:
Salem Witch Trials 1692, Giles Corey pressed to death, torture methods (swimming a witch, the rack, Iron Maiden), Malleus Maleficarum witch hunting guide, 80,000 executed in Europe (1500-1660), modern Wicca founde...
Matt joins fellow creators at Awesome Con 2026 for a panel on building authentic communities as nano influencers. Topics include finding your niche, engaging followers, handling burnout, and why passion beats profit. With Blair Witch Experience creator Matt Blazi, author Neil Cohen, and more. Plus audience Q&A!
Matt Blazi: https://www.instagram.com/monrozombi/
Larissa Staszak: https://www.instagram.com/themidnightcreative05/
Neil ...
Matt and Sara Alepin break down Ari Aster's devastating 2018 debut HEREDITARY, starring Toni Collette in a career-defining performance. From practical effects to hidden symbolism, we explore why this cerebral family horror demands multiple viewings. All hail Paimon!
Hereditary trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6wWKNij_1M
Follow Sara Alepin - https://www.instagram.com/sarawithoutanh/
The history of Paimon - https://en.wikipedi...
Join Matt and guest Allison Broder from Who's There Podcast as we dive deep into Adam Green's nerve-wracking 2010 survival horror FROZEN - and no, this isn't about Anna and Elsa!
Frozen trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIrnUbOmBBQ
SHOW OVERVIEW:
Website: thescarymovieproject.com
Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics!
Now wi...
Along with Sara Alepin, we explore Steven Soderbergh's PRESENCE (2024), a haunted house film shot entirely from a ghost's POV with only 33 cuts. This intimate family thriller breaks every filmmaking rule to create something truly unsettling.
Presence trailer - https://youtu.be/_GUli0vgb4Q?si=Nses5L30fjduGA8x
SHOW OVERVIEW:
Website: thescarymovieproject.com
Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he re...
As you know, we can't get enough of the Amityville Horror so Matt is joined by Dan Cubias, author of The Amityville Horror to discuss his take on the legend, the film, and the aura of the legend that won't go away.
Buy Daniel's book, The Amityville Horror - https://diediebooks.com/products/the-amityville-horror
SHOW OVERVIEW:
Website: thescarymovieproject.com
Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he...
Love them or hate them, Matt, KB Loves Movies, and Horror Macaroni dive into some of their favorite horror sequels. Did one of yours make the list?
50 Greatest Horror Movie Sequels of All-Time - https://screenagewasteland.com/the-50-greatest-horror-sequels-of-all-time-50-41/
SHOW OVERVIEW:
Website: thescarymovieproject.com
Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror m...
Matt welcomes Chris Higgins from The Bearded Film Guy and Beyond The Blood podcast to get into Rob Zombie's quotable and always violent Firefly clan trilogy.
SHOW OVERVIEW:
Website: thescarymovieproject.com
Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics!
Now with spoilerier spoilers!
https://youtube.com/live/jZzx90i3ygw?feature=share
Matt and Tara break down the twisted world of Zoe Kravitz’s directorial debut, Blink Twice (2024) — a stylish, disturbing, and darkly funny horror-thriller!
Blink Twice trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMcmfonGWY4
SHOW OVERVIEW:
Website: thescarymovieproject.com
Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics!
Now with spoilerier spo...
Join Matt and author J.W. Ocker for an in-depth discussion of NBC's criminally underrated masterpiece Hannibal (2013-2015)
Hannibal TV series trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDTzn8y-5kM
Follow J.W. Ocker - https://www.instagram.com/jwocker/
SHOW OVERVIEW:
Website: thescarymovieproject.com
Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky top...
After giving the yearly tour and appearing on TV to celebrate 50 years of the film, it was way past time to do this episode! Matt is joined by Shai Korman, Matt Blazi, Larissa Staszak, and Tara Garwood to talk about one of the all-time horror classics.
Watch Matt's appearance on Global New Canada celebrating 50 years of The Exorcist - https://youtu.be/b6QD6FHotMg?si=UghodLelEkKzOfVq
Visit The Exorcist archives - https://library.georg...
In Search of Darkness - THE authority on horror documentaries wraps up the 90's with 1995-99 and Matt gets to talk with Writer and Director David Weiner.
In Search Of Darkness - https://www.creatorvc.com/in-search-of-darkness
Follow David Weiner - https://www.instagram.com/itcamefromblog/
In Search Of Darkness 1995-99 - https://www.creatorvc.com/90shorrordoc
CreatorVC - https://www.creatorvc.com/
In Search Of Darkness 1995-99 Trailer - ...
Matt spends an hour with the king of horror movie locations Sean Clark to talk about his series Horror's Hallowed Grounds.
SHOW OVERVIEW:
Website: thescarymovieproject.com
Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics!
Now with spoilerier spoilers!
https://youtube.com/live/jZzx90i3ygw?feature=share
Subscribe to Sean Clark ► / @malfuncsean...
Eric Mintel and Dominic Sattele from Eric Mintel Investigates join Matt to talk about the legend of the Beast of Bray Road that reportedly stalks rural Wisconsin.
SHOW OVERVIEW:
Website: thescarymovieproject.com
Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics!
Now with spoilerier spoilers!
https://youtube.com/live/jZzx90i3ygw?feature=share
The...
Matt and Sara Alepin talk Cenobites, bad acting, and dirty fingernails with Clive Barker's 1987 twisted film, Hellraiser.
SHOW OVERVIEW:
Website: thescarymovieproject.com
Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics!
Now with spoilerier spoilers!
https://youtube.com/live/jZzx90i3ygw?feature=share
The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker which th...
SHOW OVERVIEW:
Website: thescarymovieproject.com
Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics!
Now with spoilerier spoilers!
🦈 50 years later and Jaws still has bite.
Matt with good friend and Jaws Superfan Kevin Troiano break down Spielberg’s shark masterpiece — from blood in the water to behind-the-scenes mayhem. 🎙️
SHOW OVERVIEW:
Website: thescarymovieproject.com
Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics!
Now with spoilerier spoilers!
https://youtube.com/...
From urban legends to real horror filming locations 🎬👻
Along with Neil Cohen, Larissa Staszak, and Matt Blazi, we explored everything from the Bunny Man to Blair Witch at the Beasts of the East panel at AwesomeCon!
SHOW OVERVIEW:
Website: thescarymovieproject.com
Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics!
Now with spoilerier spoilers!
...
Popular Podcasts
Hey Jonas! The official Jonas Brothers podcast. Hosted by Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. It’s the Jonas Brothers you know... musicians, actors, and well, yes, brothers. Now, they’re sharing another side of themselves in the playful, intimate, and irreverent way only they can. Spend time with the Jonas Brothers here and stay a little bit longer for deep conversations like never before.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.
Betrayal Weekly is back for a new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.