Happy Horror Time

Happy Horror Time

Happy Horror Time is hosted by Tim Murdock & Matt Emert – two off-the-wall gay guys who LOVE scary movies! We discuss new horror films (spoiling everything along the way) and interview horror stars & insiders. We're unpolished, unscripted, and a ton of fun!

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Ep 322: The Further Bites Back

August 24, 2026 • 34 mins
The 6th Insidious film brings a new element to the lore: a protagonist who can physically pull entities in and out of the Further. Oh, and one of the most uncomfortable dental sequences we’ve ever endured. 🦷 Tune in for our thoughts on “Insidious: Out of the Further” — from the moments that gave us the chills to the ones that felt a little too haunted house-y, and whether this series should venture into the...
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Deadly Debate: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors vs. Wes Craven's New Nightmare

August 20, 2026 • 12 mins
We're fighting it out over two beloved sequels that both involved Heather Langenkamp. It's time for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and Wes Craven's New Nightmare. Which one is truly the superior film? Tune in and find out!

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Ep 321: Interview w/Karen Fields from “Sleepaway Camp”

August 17, 2026 • 64 mins
As Judy in “Sleepaway Camp,” Karen Fields played one of the most memorable mean girls in ‘80s horror — with a side ponytail, a pink shirt with her name on it, and a scowl that intimidated even the counselors. Tune in to hear all about making this iconic summer camp slasher, what it was like filming her notorious death scene via curling iron (and whether Judy’s story really ended there), and why the fil...
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Crystal Lake TV Series, new Leprechaun movie, and more!

August 13, 2026 • 15 mins
In today’s horror news commentary we’re covering:
  • Linda Cardellini’s comments about her homage to Betsy Palmer in “Crystal Lake” 
  • A new “Leprechaun” movie in the works
  • And 3 books we’ve been sent that we’d like to shout out!

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Ep 320: Scoop, There It Is!

August 10, 2026 • 36 mins
The ice cream man was always a little creepy, rolling around in a big white van and luring kids over with frozen treats. So a horror movie was inevitable (although the 1995 Clint Howard flick got there first). Tune in to hear our thoughts on Eli Roth’s “Ice Cream Man” — from which kills were the most creative (and which were just a bloody mess), to that wild body-bending scene, and the ending that left us a ...
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Deadly Debate: Halloween 4 vs. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

August 6, 2026 • 12 mins
Get ready for another Deadly Debate and once again we're tackling sequels from our favorite franchises! Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter are beloved entries but only one can survive. Listen here or watch the full showdown on our youtube channel. 

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Ep 319: Bite Me, Bestie!

August 3, 2026 • 33 mins
Sharks are scary enough, but place one inside a claustrophobic cave and you get “The Devil’s Mouth” — a new thriller on Prime Video from director (and former HHT guest) Jeff Wadlow, starring scream queen Kathryn Newton. Tune in as we break down that opening incident that caught us by surprise, Sara and Max’s turbulent friendship that had us turning against one of them, the non-shark-related death that ...
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CARRIE Teaser, American Horror Story, and more!

July 30, 2026 • 21 mins
In this horror news commentary we’re covering:
  • The new teaser for the “Carrie” TV series
  • A second teaser for “Buddy” — the upcoming horror film about the creepy orange unicorn mascot
  • What Ryan Murphy just revealed about “American Horror Story” Season 13
  • And the first teaser for a new sea creature series starring Josh Harnett called “Below”

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Ep 318: Interview w/Thomas Dekker from “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (2010)

July 27, 2026 • 72 mins
A devoted fan of the genre, Thomas Dekker has appeared in numerous horror films throughout his career. But few were as highly anticipated — or heavily scrutinized — as the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” remake. Tune in to hear all about playing Jesse (the Rod-type character) in this film, the major script changes it underwent, working with John Carpenter as a kid in “Village of the Damned” (1995), a...
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Deadly Debate: Halloween II vs. Friday the 13th Part 2

July 23, 2026 • 12 mins
It's time for another Deadly Debate! We're pitting Halloween II and Friday the 13th Part 2 against each other in a matchup of beloved sequels. Listen here or watch the full showdown on our youtube channel. 

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Ep 317: Interview w/David Bertolino, Creator of Spookyworld & Writer of “Behind the Screams at Spookyworld”

July 20, 2026 • 60 mins
If you love today’s elaborate Halloween haunts, you have David Bertolino to thank. He created Spookyworld — widely known as America’s first horror theme park — and now he’s sharing its origin story in his book, Behind the Screams at Spookyworld. Tune in to hear how David’s love of Halloween sparked this phenomenon, his encounters with horror icons like Tom Savini, Linda Blair, and Alice Cooper, a...
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Teaser for "Crystal Lake" TV Series and a new "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movie!

July 16, 2026 • 30 mins
In this news commentary we give our thoughts on the new teaser for the upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series "Crystal Lake." We also discuss the new images and information for the "Carrie" TV series, the announcement of a new "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movie, and the trailer for a spider horror flick called "Don't Move."

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Ep 316: The Family that Slays Together

July 13, 2026 • 31 mins
The sixth installment in the Evil Dead franchise brings the Deadites to a dysfunctional family reuniting after a funeral, and somehow the tension simmering before the possession felt almost as intense as the chaos that followed. Tune in to hear our thoughts on “Evil Dead Burn” — from its angrier tone compared to previous entries, to that prolonged makeout sequence, and our reaction to the (second) post-credits sce...
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Deadly Debate: Prom Night vs. Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II

July 9, 2026 • 11 mins
Matt and Tim are battling again in another Deadly Debate! And this time it's all about Prom Night (1980) and Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987). Just rememeber, it's not who you go with - it's who takes you home. 

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Ep 315: Interview w/Jennifer Rubin from “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors”

July 6, 2026 • 77 mins
Any fan of “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” remembers Jennifer Rubin as the beautiful… and bad Taryn, rocking a mohawk and switchblades as she faced off with Freddy Krueger. Tune in to hear all about making this beloved sequel, the impact her iconic character had on both her life and her fans, stories from her other genre films like “The Crush,” “Bad Dreams,” and “Scream...
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Paranormal Activity, It Follows sequel, and more!

July 2, 2026 • 19 mins
In this horror news commentary we’re covering:
  • The trailer for a new shark flick, “The Devil’s Mouth”
  • Casting announcements for the next “Paranormal Activity” film
  • The trailer for a new horror comedy, “Halloween Store”
  • And the team that’s returning for “They Follow,” the sequel to “It Follows
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Ep 314: Interview w/Alex Noyer, Director & Co-Writer of “Love Is the Monster”

June 29, 2026 • 53 mins
After making his feature film debut with “Sound of Violence” — a unique slasher film starring Jasmin Savoy Brown — Alex Noyer is back with a new horror film rooted in Finnish folklore. Tune in to hear all about making “Love Is the Monster,” how his Finnish background and the country’s interpretation of love inspired the story, and the very Jason Voorhees-like incident that occurred at ...
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Deadly Debate: Halloween III vs. Friday the 13th Part III

June 25, 2026 • 10 mins
Matt and Tim go head to head in their second Deadly Debate! And this time they're talking about Halloween III: Season of the Witch and Friday the 13th Part III. Both of these sequels have their fans and detractors. But which one is better? 

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Ep 313: Fear & Loving in Leviticus

June 22, 2026 • 32 mins
Australian filmmaker, Adrian Chiarella, makes his feature debut with a queer coming-of-age love story that takes a deadly supernatural turn. But let’s be honest — at some point, we’ve all desired someone who turned out to be a monster, right? 😜 Tune in to hear our thoughts on “Leviticus” — from the layered themes driving the story, to the strong performances from its two leads, and the impact of...
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Ep 312: The Rebootiquel (w/Derrick & James, co-hosts of Don’t Be Dead Podcast)

June 15, 2026 • 68 mins
After 25 years away from the Scary Movie franchise, the Wayans brothers are back with a new installment and most of the OG cast. Tune in as we’re joined by Derrick and James, co-hosts of Don’t Be Dead Podcast, to discuss the new “Scary Movie” — from the jokes and scenes that had us laughing, to the ones that didn’t quite land, and all the meaning behind that wild ending.
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