13 Degrees of Screams: A Horror Movie Podcast

This week, we gain a disturbing family legacy in Hereditary.

Join us as we crack open the chilling crypt of Ari Aster’s Hereditary and confront the sinister forces—and family legacies—that crawl through the Graham household. Follow along as we spiral through grief, possession, and one of horror’s most unforgettable decapitations. Is Hereditary a modern masterpiece or just deeply disturbing? Tune in as we scream, analyze, and nervo...

This week, we decide who needs to die to stop the apocalypse in Knock at the Cabin.

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we discuss the story of Andrew, Eric, and Wen, a family faced with the looming threat of the end of the world... Maybe? Follow along as we ponder if the apocalypse was actually going to happen, the confusing villain motivations, and if any of this was necessary or worth it.

Plus, see where it lands on the sc...

This week, we eat some things we definitely shouldn’t be eating in Swallow.

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dissect the chilling tale of Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife whose seemingly perfect life begins to unravel through an uncontrollable urge to swallow dangerous objects. Follow along as we determine whether or not the condition pica can be suspenseful and if her in laws and husband are actually villains. We con...

This week, we get possessed by a sexy demon in Jennifer’s Body!

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we cover the terrifying and tragic story of Jennifer Check. From best friend to boy killing demon, Jennifer’s year did not go as planned. We discuss her relationship with Needy, the vile band Low Shoulder, and which villain is really worse. Did those boys deserve it? Probably. Plus, see where it lands on the scariness scale of ...

This week, we ruin Death's plan in Final Destination!

In this week's episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the movie that made everyone afraid of planes, logging trucks, and basically existing. Watch us dissect the tale of Alex Browning, a suddenly psychic teen, who ruins everyone's trip to Paris with his inconvenient premonition of their demise. Unfortunately, Death does not forget and will just catch them next time.

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This week, we find a dead body in a Neo Nazi skinhead bar and it only gets worse in Green Room.

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the brutal world of Green Room. From the terror of being trapped with deadly foes to the gritty pulse of local punk bands, we break down what makes this film so horrifying. How do the villains stack up against cinema's most chilling antagonists? Tune in as we unpack the fear, the mus...

This week, we tempt fate by dying and coming back to life in Flatliners!

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dives into the eerie depths of Flatliners (1990), a psychological horror-thriller that dares to ask: What happens after we die? Starring Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, and William Baldwin, the film follows a group of medical students who recklessly experiment with near-death experiences—only to awake...

This week, we cope with the trials of motherhood by becoming a dog in Night Bitch!

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dig deep into the weird and unusual story of Nightbitch. Join us as we discuss the trial and tribulations of motherhood, useless husbands, perceived annoying mothers, and our main character’s journey of transforming into a dog!

Is Nightbitch a horror movie? Is it even a comedy? Listen along to see where it...

This week, we fight off some body snatching parasites in The Faculty!

What happens when your high school teachers start acting a little... too robotic? In this episode, we dissect The Faculty, the 1998 cult classic that blends sci-fi paranoia with teen horror in the best way possible. From alien conspiracies to high school stereotypes turned heroes, we’ll explore the themes, why this film still holds up today and tell you where it ...

This week, we have special guest Wayne McCarty from Florida Men on Florida Man join us on the show to discuss Crawl!

In this special episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we are joined by our guest Wayne to dive into (pun intended) the 2019 natural disaster film Crawl! We learn a ton about Florida and discuss how accurate the film is - from the gators' ravenous behavior, to how people react to catastrophic hurricanes. 

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This week, we plot to kill our step dad in Thoroughbreds!

In this thought provoking episode, we saddle up for a teen thriller with Cory Finley’s directorial debut Thoroughbreds! Join us as we discuss if killing Lily’s step dad is justified. Follow along as we try to determine who the real villain is in this morally ambiguous story. Then, to top it all off, see where Thoroughbreds ended up on our scary scale of 1-13! 

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This week, we go to a billionaire’s island in Blink Twice!

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the captivating and unsettling world of Blink Twice. Join us as we discuss the mysterious workings —and sinister implications—behind the perfume that makes you forget. We delve into the harrowing journey of the women who refuse to stay powerless, fighting back against power.

We explore how sometimes one must become the ...

This week, we have a meet cute that goes terribly wrong in Red Eye!

In this pulse-pounding episode, we dive headfirst into Wes Craven's thriller Red Eye! Join us as we buckle up for a wild ride through airport chaos, mid-air tension, and a villain with eyes that are too blue to be charming. Tune in for laughs as we debate the choices and risks in this airborne cat-and-mouse film!

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This week, we travel to Chicago in Candyman!

In this chilling episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we are joined by special guest Aaron from A&B Horror Movies to dive into the urban legend that is Candyman. Together, we unpack what makes the titular villain so terrifyingly captivating, explore the hauntingly atmospheric Chicago setting, and pose a surprising question: could Candyman actually be a romance movie in disguise?

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This week, we try to get kidnapped in Speak No Evil!

Who’d have thought making friends with strangers on vacation could go so wrong? We did! Join us as we visit with new friends that honestly give us the ick but it's just too awkward to say anything. Sit back and watch as we decide how uncomfortable we’d allow things to get before intervening, unpack all of what’s going on on this little farm in Devon and, of course, decide where...

This week, we write some movie ideas with story dice!

On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we try something a little different and challenge ourselves to write movie ideas in 5 minutes! We rolled random story dice and then created stories based on what we rolled. From mutant sewer creatures, to Killer Krows from Outer Space, listen along as our stories unfold!

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This week, we try to convert a crazy man in Heretic

Get ready to embark on a wild ride in an ominous discussion of religious studies! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we sit through the tension building, slow burn horror that is Heretic. Join us as we dissect the motivations behind the charismatic Mr. Reed, smile and nod through some uncomfortable conversations, and debate the ambiguous ending! And as always, we discuss wh...

This week, we are attacked by Pyramid Head in Silent Hill!

Ready to explore the eerie fog-filled streets of Silent Hill? In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we delve deep into the haunting world of Silent Hill. Join us as we dissect the motivations behind the characters, uncover the grotesque creatures that lurk in the shadows, and debate whether this chilling adaptation stands strong in the horror genre. And of course, we di...

This week, we get some chocolates from a murderer in My Bloody Valentine!

In this thrilling episode, hosts Alex and Stephanie dive headfirst into the unremarkable world of the 2009 horror film, My Bloody Valentine. Join them as they dissect the film's most head scratching moments, explore the backstories behind the intimidating antagonist, and ultimately decide where My Bloody Valentine lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! From ...