Horror Hour with the Hanna’s

In this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we take a high-speed plunge into Train to Busan (2016), the South Korean zombie thriller that redefined the genre. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, this film isn’t just a nail-biting horror ride—it’s a brutal look at humanity under pressure, social division, and what it really means to protect the ones you love.

We break down the film’s kinetic pacing, heartbreaking character arcs, and maste...

Spoiler Free: 0:00 - 26:03

Spoilers: 26:03 - 1:05:32

On this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we unpack Bring Her Back (2025), the intense new supernatural horror from Danny and Michael Philippou. Featuring a chilling Sally  Hawkins as a grieving foster mom, this unsettling tale pits step‑siblings Andy (Billy Barratt) and blind Piper (Sora Wong) against a series of increasingly disturbing rituals and revealed horrors in their...

In this episode we revisit Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998), a direct-to-video film that marked a significant departure from the franchise's traditional formula. Directed by Jim Stenstrum, the movie reunites the Mystery Inc. gang—Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred—after a hiatus, as they investigate supernatural occurrences on Moonscar Island in the Louisiana bayou.

We delve into how this film revitalized the Scooby-Doo seri...

In this episode we are covering It Comes at Night (2017), a psychological horror film written and directed by Trey Edward Shults. Set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a deadly disease, the story follows Paul (Joel Edgerton), his wife Sarah (Carmen Ejogo), and their son Travis (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) as they isolate themselves in a remote house to avoid infection. Their fragile sense of security is disrupted when another family ...

Spoilers: 0:00 - 28:00

Spoiler Free: 28:00- 51:23

In this episode we delve into The Ugly Stepsister (2025), Norwegian director Emilie Blichfeldt’s audacious debut that transforms the Cinderella story into a visceral body horror experience. Focusing on Elvira (Lea Myren), the so-called "ugly" stepsister, the film explores her descent into obsession and self-mutilation in a desperate bid to attain societal beauty stan...

In this episode of we dive into The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016), a supernatural horror film directed by André Øvredal. The story follows father-and-son coroners, Tommy (Brian Cox) and Austin Tilden (Emile Hirsch), who are tasked with performing an autopsy on an unidentified woman found at the scene of a mysterious homicide. As they examine the body, they uncover increasingly bizarre and terrifying anomalies that defy scientific expl...

Spoiler Free: 0:00 - 33:48

Spoilers: 33:48 - 55:42

In this episode we delve into Until Dawn (2025), the cinematic adaptation of Supermassive Games' interactive horror title. Directed by David F. Sandberg, the film introduces a new set of characters trapped in a deadly time loop, facing different horror scenarios each night. While the concept offers a fresh take on the source material, the execution has garnered mixed reactions.

We dis...

Spoiler Free: 0:00-24:38

SPOILERS: 24:38-53:55

In this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we delve into The Woman in the Yard (2025), a psychological horror film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and produced by Blumhouse Productions. The story follows Ramona (Danielle Deadwyler), a grieving widow caring for her two children after a tragic car accident that claimed her husband's life. As Ramona grapples with her trauma...

SPOILER FREE: 0:00-39:38

Spoilers: 39:38 - 1:24:26

In this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we delve into Sinners (2025), Ryan Coogler's genre-blending Southern Gothic vampire blockbuster. Set in 1932 Mississippi, the film follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore (both portrayed by Michael B. Jordan) as they return home to open a juke joint, only to confront supernatural forces that challenge their dreams and i...

This week on Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we look back at Danny Boyle’s genre-redefining horror-thriller 28 Days Later (2002)—the film that breathed new (and terrifyingly fast) life into the zombie subgenre. With Cillian Murphy leading a standout cast and Alex Garland’s bleak script laying the groundwork, we explore how this British indie horror became one of the most influential films of the 2000s.

We dive into its raw digital aes...

In this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we take a deep dive into American Psycho (2000), Mary Harron’s razor-sharp adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s infamous novel. With Christian Bale delivering a career-defining performance as the impeccably groomed and deeply unhinged Patrick Bateman, this film slices into the heart of 1980s consumer culture, toxic masculinity, and moral decay—all with a wink and a blood-spattered s...

Spoiler Free: 0:00 - 27:25

Spoilers: 27:27 - 49:44

In this episode, we take a hard look at Death of a Unicorn (2025), A24’s latest horror-comedy that aims for satire but may not fully hit its mark. Directed by Alex Scharfman and starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, the film follows a father and daughter whose accidental killing of a unicorn spirals into a corporate nightmare driven by greed, power, and mystical exploitation.

While De...

In this chilling episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we dive deep into the psychological horror of Saint Maud, and how the film and overall genre portray mental illness. We’ll analyze how Saint Maud uses religious fervor as a backdrop to explore themes of isolation and guilt, while also examining the broader trend of mental health representations in contemporary horror. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that goe...

Brace yourself—this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna’s is not for the faint of heart. We’re diving into The Sadness (2021), the Taiwanese extreme horror film that shocked audiences with its relentless gore, depraved violence, and bleak social commentary. Directed by Rob Jabbaz, this viral outbreak thriller follows a young couple trying to survive as their city descends into total chaos, driven by infected citizens who act out ...

SPOILER FREE: 0:00-21:00

SPOILER TALK: 21:00-46:53

In this episode we dive into Heart Eyes (2025), the horror-comedy that blends romance, slasher thrills, and self-aware humor. Directed by Josh Ruben and starring Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding, the film follows Ally and Jay, a couple whose love story takes a terrifying turn when a masked killer starts targeting lovebirds on Valentine’s Day.

We explore how Heart Eyes balances its romant...

SPOILER FREE: 0:00-31:30

SPOILER TALK: 31:30-1:10:07

In this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we take a hard look at The Monkey (2025), the latest Stephen King adaptation directed by Osgood Perkins and produced by James Wan. With a stacked cast—including Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, and Elijah Wood—this horror-comedy attempts to bring King’s chilling short story to life. But does it succeed, or does the cymbal-banging terror ...

Horror rarely gets the love it deserves at the Academy Awards, but a select few films have broken through and earned a coveted Best Picture nomination. In this episode of we dive into the seven horror films that defied the odds and landed in Oscar territory.

We break down what made these films Oscar-worthy, their impact on the genre, and whether horror is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

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In this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we pirouette into the haunting world of Black Swan (2010), Darren Aronofsky’s psychological horror masterpiece. With Natalie Portman’s Oscar-winning performance as a ballerina spiraling into obsession, this film blends beauty, madness, and body horror in a way that still lingers in audiences’ minds.

We break down the film’s themes of artistic perfection, duality, and psychological dec...

SPOILER FREE: 0:00-41:16

SPOILER TALK: 41:16-1:17:55

We dive intoCompanion (2025), a horror thriller directed by Drew Hancock. The film follows Iris, portrayed by Sophie Thatcher, and her boyfriend Josh, played by Jack Quaid, as they tackle a weekend of unexpected violence and self-discovery.

We discuss the film's balance of dark humor and horror, the depth of its social commentary, and the performances that bring this narrati...