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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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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Deadly Debate: Freddy's Dead vs. Jason Goes To Hell

June 11, 2026 • 11 mins
Matt and Tim face off in their first Deadly Debate over Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare and Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday. Which of these infamous sequels is the superior film? You'll have to listen and decide for yourself!

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Ep 311: Room for Interpretation

June 8, 2026 • 35 mins
“Backrooms” broke a bunch of box office records in its debut, with 20-year-old Kane Parsons becoming the youngest director to have a #1 film at the box office (we were totally that accomplished at 20 also 😉). Tune in to hear our thoughts on what everything meant in this cerebral horror movie, all the trauma they baked in, that humongous pirate, and whether we felt it was better suited for a YouTube series or a feature ...
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Horror box office talk, Scary Movie, and Ice Cream Man

June 4, 2026 • 23 mins
Horror films are dominating the box office just as the new "Scary Movie" is about to hit theaters. And how excited are we for the upcoming "Ice Cream Man" and Damien Leone's next project?

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Ep 310: Are We Dead Yet?

June 1, 2026 • 31 mins
When the first teaser for “Passenger” was released, we were immediately impressed by its standalone scene featuring two guys, a pitstop, and the terrifying apparition they encounter on the road. But did the full-length film live up to this trailer? Tune in to hear our thoughts on the scenes that delivered some truly unique scares, the plot points that fell short, and of course that cameo by Oscar winner, Melissa Leo.
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Top 7 Hunks of Horror: Good Guy Edition!

May 28, 2026 • 15 mins
Matt ranks his top 7 horror movie hotties, specifically the nice ones! 

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Ep 309: Love You to Death

May 25, 2026 • 38 mins
Wishes having tragic consequences is nothing new, but Curry Barker’s “Obsession” takes an especially extreme and disturbing approach to wanting someone to love you more than anything in the world. Tune in to hear our thoughts on which characters we sympathized with, the moments and one-liners we enjoyed most, and, of course, THAT scene — which we knew was coming but still managed to shock us.
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre news, Scary Movie 6, and more!

May 21, 2026 • 22 mins
In this news commentary, we talk about Obession director Curry Barker signing on to create a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film. Plus, we dive into the marketing for Scary Movie 6, an upcoming shark thriller, and the casting news for American Horror Story season 13. 

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