Scary Movie Nights
Scary Movie Nights is a podcast where the scares are real, but the friendships are realer. This biweekly podcast features Joan and Mariana, two friends and horror film fans, as they watch scary movies and provide some interesting movie facts and their personal, sometimes insightful, oftentimes witty, opinions.
Episodes
Buckle up buttercups, because this week on the show, we're diving headfirst into the chaotic premonitions and spectacularly gruesome demises of Final Destination (2000)! Remember the sheer panic when Alex Browning had that terrifying vision on Flight 180? We do, and we're breaking down every near-miss, every ridiculously elaborate death sequence, and questioning whether we'd actually believe a random teenager screaming about impend...
Ever wished your TV could give you a hug? 📺 Or maybe... something a little weirder? 😉 This week, we're tuning into the delightfully disturbing world of Videodrome! Join us as we tiptoe through a twisted tale of video signals, bizarre body modifications, and a reality that's just a little bit glitchy. We'll try to keep our heads (and our perspectives!) straight as we explore Cronenberg's cult classic. It's gonna be strange, it's g...
Ever felt like a Craigslist gig was a little too good to be true? We dove headfirst into the found-footage nightmare that is Creep (2014), where a seemingly innocent videography job spirals into something deeply unsettling. Join us as we unpack the awkward tension, the unsettling smiles, and the lingering question: just how weird is Josef? And don't forget the Peachfuzz hip thrusts! Tune in for our spoiler-filled discussion.
Lock your doors and hide your power tools, because we're venturing into rural Texas for a chainsaw-fueled showdown! This episode, we're taking on the one, the only, the original 1974 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Prepare for tales of terrifying hitchhikers, questionable hospitality, and a family dinner you definitely wouldn't want an invitation to (fresh blood, anyone?). We'll dissect the scares, the absurdity, and why this low-bud...
We're getting dragged... straight to hell!
This week, we're facing the Lamia in Sam Raimi's Drag Me to Hell! We're breaking down the film's over-the-top scares, comedic moments, and that shocking ending. Did Raimi recapture his 'Evil Dead' magic, or did this film leave us feeling cursed? We discuss the practical effects, the performances, and- wait, what is that?! Is that THE BABUSHKA OF DOOM?!
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Hello, Clarice… and welcome to another terrifyingly terrific episode of Scary Movie Nights! This week, we're dimming the lights, grabbing our Chianti, and investigating the cinematic masterpiece that is "The Silence of the Lambs." Prepare to be captivated (and maybe a little bit creeped out) as we dissect the delicate dance between rookie FBI trainee Clarice Starling and the disturbingly charming cannibalistic serial killer, Dr. Ha...
Ever wondered what London would look like overrun by rage-filled, super-fast zombies? This week on Scary Movie Nights, we're diving headfirst into the terrifying, yet strangely beautiful, world of 28 Days Later. Grab your emergency rations (and maybe a baseball bat), because we're breaking down the iconic imagery and the surprisingly philosophical questions this film throws our way. Plus - Joan uses Lord of the Flies to make a poin...
Ever wondered what it would be like to be trapped in Antarctica with a shape-shifting alien that can imitate your best friend? Of course, we all have!
This week, we're diving headfirst into John Carpenter's 1982 classic, "The Thing." Prepare for a wild ride as we gush over Kurt Russell's glorious beard, dissect those mind-blowing practical effects, and question Joan's rudimentary knowledge of geography. We'll also tackle the big q...
Let us know in the comments - would you rather live maggots on skin OR rat pee?!
He's back! Count Orlok rises again in Robert Eggers' 2024 reimagining of Nosferatu. Join us as we sink our teeth into this latest adaptation of the classic vampire tale 🧛♂️, and see how Eggers' vision stacks up against the silent horror of F.W. Murnau's 1922 masterpiece (which, if you recall, we had some thoughts on...).
We'll dissect the film's eeri...
Dust off your garlic and sharpen your stakes, because Scary Movie Nights is venturing into the shadowy realm of silent film with a review of F.W. Murnau's 1922 masterpiece, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror! This unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula introduced the world to the terrifying Count Orlok, a creature of nightmare that continues to haunt audiences a century later.
Join us as we dissect this chilling classic, exp...
Watch out for that pole! 😱
This week on Scary Movie Nights, we're delving into the chilling world of family secrets and inherited horrors with Ari Aster's 2018 masterpiece, Hereditary.
Join us as we dissect the film's intricate plot, explore its disturbing themes of grief, mental illness, and familial trauma, and analyze the unforgettable performances that bring this nightmare to life. We'll discuss the film's slow-burn tension, s...
They're heeeeeeeerrreeee.
This week, we're turning down the lights and venturing into the terrifying world of Tobe Hooper's 1982 classic, Poltergeist. Prepare to be spooked as we explore how this film transformed the idyllic image of suburban life into a nightmare, tapping into our deepest fears about the safety of our own homes (and American imperialism???).
Of course, we can't talk about Poltergeist without acknowledging the unde...
This week, we're FALLING into the unsettling world of "Oddity"! This Irish horror flick landed on Shudder recently, and we're here to dissect its eerie atmosphere, unsettling visuals, and what the heck is in that box?!
Join us as we discuss twin terrors and twisted revenge, a slow burn with a shocking payoff, and the power of a suspenseful atmosphere. Plus, we'll share our overall impressions and whether we think "Oddity" is worth ...
The power of Christ compels you... to listen to this week's episode of Scary Movie Nights! We're facing our demons (and projectile vomiting) with a deep dive into The Exorcist. Join us as we dive into the film's history, discuss the creepiest scenes, compare the book to the film, and try to figure out how to get the smell of pea soup out of our recording studio...
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Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of horror with your hosts, Joan and Mariana! In this inaugural episode, we pull back the curtain and let you get to know us. We'll share our personal journeys into the heart of horror, revealing why we're so passionate about scary movies and what keeps us coming back for more screams.
Plus, we'll spill the beans on our all-time favorite fright flicks – the ones that made us jump, scream, a...
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