13 Degrees of Screams: A Horror Movie Podcast

This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re diving deep into Obsession and unpacking the lore of the One Wish Willow, the rules behind its magic, and why every wish just seems like it's going to end badly.

We break down theories and symbolism, and go behind the scenes with interviews with the cast and writer/director Curry Barker. How did the ending change? What is actually going on with Nikki?

Find out in this episode! And che...

This week, we dive headfirst into Obsession, a movie that proves wishes are powerful, dangerous, and way too easy to get wrong. We get into the tragedy of Nikki Freeman, a character who deserved better but got the worst. We talk about what happened to her and how things progressively spiraled out of control.

And of course, we cannot ignore the absolute audacity of Bear, a character who makes choices so wrong and so baffling that we...

This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive deep into Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, continuing our conversation from our plot episode.

We break down how the film stacks up against classics like Courage the Cowardly Dog, Goosebumps, and other childhood horror media.

Then we dive into the movie’s development: how this story came to be and the surprising connection to another kid's cartoon.

And of course, we talk about the wild f...

In this episode, we’re heading down to Moonscar Island to revisit one of the most memorable Scooby-Doo movies ever made: Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island. We dig into whether the zombies are actually scary, and we break down the movie’s surprisingly dark plot because nothing says childhood cartoon like immortal werecats, voodoo rituals, and a whole lot of dead pirates.

We also get into the movie’s atmosphere, suspiciou...

In this episode, we’re heading straight into the cornfields to talk about Frendo, one of the newest horror clowns to be added to the collection. We dig into whether he’s actually scary, and we break down the real motive behind the killings because nothing says small‑town scares like a clown with an agenda.

We also get into the movie’s comedy, debating whether the jokes land or if they’re just as cringey as o...

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we're discussing Send Help (2026), Sam Raimi's horror comedy survival film about an overlooked corporate employee and her arrogant boss who become the only survivors of a plane crash and are stranded together on a remote island. We share our overall thoughts, discuss the balance of horror, comedy, and survival, and explore how Linda and Bradley's workplace power dynamic changes once they're...

This week, we celebrate our 100th video! We take a trip down memory lane and revisit every format we’ve ever tried: the good, the bad, and the “why did we think that was a good idea?”

Then we reveal our favorite movies, our least favorite movies, and the ones that surprised us with how weirdly good they were.

To top it off, we react to videos from the amazing creators we’ve collabed with over the years!

Come...

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we're discussing The Long Walk (2025), Francis Lawrence's adaptation of Stephen King's dystopian novel about a deadly walking competition where only one contestant can survive. We share our overall thoughts, discuss the emotional moments that hit the hardest, debate the film's ending, and explore whether the story works best as a survival thriller, a psychological drama, or both.

We also co...

This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re diving into Drop, a thriller that’s way more suspenseful than it should be, even as the characters’ motivations get… let’s say mysteriously unclear. Still, if you don’t think too hard about it, the ride is undeniably fun. We break down the tension, the deadly plot to take out a date, and the charm of a movie that thrives on fun over logic. 

Then, as...

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we're discussing Carrie (1976), Brian De Palma’s supernatural horror classic based on Stephen King’s debut novel, in which a relentlessly bullied high school girl discovers her telekinetic powers and unleashes devastating revenge after a cruel prom-night prank. We discuss our first impressions of the film, how it compares to the other Carrie adaptations, the beautifully unsettli...

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we tear into House of 1000 Corpses and explore how Rob Zombie’s debut film builds its twisted world of killers. We dig into the Firefly family and why they remain one of horror’s most unhinged clans... and maybe the most silly?

Then we take a detour into true crime, unpacking the story of the Bloody Benders, the infamous 19th‑century serial killer family whose crimes haunt Ameri...

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we ask the question no one was asking: Is Space Jam (1996) secretly a horror movie? Sure, it's a family basketball comedy... but it's also about alien abduction, stolen talent, and the threat of spending eternity performing at an intergalactic theme park. Totally kid friendly.

Then we break down the film's creepiest moments, from the Monstars stealing the NBA players' abilities and transfor...

On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dig into Resident Evil (2002) and talk about how this early‑2000s action‑horror film stacks up against the iconic video game series that inspired it. From lore deviations to completely made up characters for the movie, we delve into what works and what gets lost in translation.

Then we dive into the film’s numerous villains: the swarming zombies, the Licker, and of course the Red Q...

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we're discussing Dangerous Animals (2025), Sean Byrne’s survival horror film set in the Australian shark tourism world, where a rebellious surfer is kidnapped by a serial killer who plans to feed her to sharks. We discuss whether the film’s unique concept sticks the landing, Zephyr and Moses’ unexpected romance, the frustratingly high number of failed escape attempts, and ...

On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the surprisingly sharp plot behind this early‑2000s thriller and unpack why its simplicity is exactly what makes it so effective. We break down the escalating plot points that turn a prank gone wrong into a relentless nightmare, and we talk about how the film creates a pressure cooker of dread.

Then there’s Rusty Nail… the faceless, omniscient villain who somehow k...

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we're discussing Good Boy (2025), Ben Leonberg's supernatural horror film told entirely from the perspective of his real life dog, Indy. We discuss whether the unique concept lived up to the hype, our interpretation of Todd's mysterious illness, the unsettling nature of the cursed family home, and the film's themes of grief, loyalty, and loss.

We also explore the fascinating story behind th...

On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we sink into the dreamy, oftentimes nightmarish world of I Saw the TV Glow, a film that blurs identity, nostalgia, and the aching desire to escape a life that no longer fits.

We discuss how the movie is an achievement in portraying the trans experience, capturing the suffocating pressure of living a life that’s not yours and the terror of being unseen in your own skin… quite li...

On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we bite into Fresh (2022), the sleek, seductive horror comedy that turns a promising meet cute into a nightmare of captivity, cannibal cuisine, and the most shocking thirty minute late opening credits you’ll ever see. We explore how the film blends rom com charm with body horror, dark humor, and a villain whose “perfect guy” persona is somehow more disturbing than his meat...

Space travel. Hell. And the worst possible release date imaginable for Titanic. This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re diving into Event Horizon, the sci‑fi horror film that was almost way too much!

Discover how this movie came this close to becoming the most shocking, most gruesome, most “what did I just watch” entry in the genre. We’re unpacking the infamous deleted scenes, the studio meddling, and yes,...