JumpScare! The Horror Podcast

JumpScare! The Horror Podcast

JumpScare! will be examining the horror genre in most aspects, such as films new and old, novels, tv etc. So stay tuned to the horror!

Episodes

April 2, 2026 28 mins

This week we're covering Bone Keeper from writer/director Howard J. Ford.  

"A cosmic fireball crashes into remote woodland, awakening a terrifying creature hidden in the depths. 1976: James Wheeler enters a cave determined to uncover the truth – and is never seen again. All that’s found is a single frame of Super 8 film, capturing the silhouette of a horrifying creature. Now Wheeler’s granddaughter, along with five explorers, set ...

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This episode we're celebrating Women in Horror Month and covering the 2021 remake of Slumber Party Massacre!

In this episode, we talk about how director Danishka Esterhazy flipped the script on the male gaze and delivered a slasher that’s as sharp as its kills. 

Where to find us: 

https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

#SlumberPartyMassacre #SlumberPartyMassacre2021 #HorrorPodcast #HorrorMovies #SlasherFilm #SlasherReboot #WomenInHorro...

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March 10, 2026 29 mins

This week we're covering Dolly a new film from writer/director Rod Blackhurst.  The film revolves around Macy and Chase whose simple trip to the woods takes a shocking turn.

Creepy, atmospheric and genuinely disturbing this film continues in the tradition of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Wrong Turn.

Where to find us:

https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

#dolly #horrormovies #slashers #horrorpodcast #seanwilliamscott #fabia...

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March 6, 2026 40 mins

On this special bonus episode we're talking about Scream 7!  It's been 30 years since the series began and you have to ask yourself if the series should continue.  We are definitely leaning towards stop unless they do something really crazy in the next entry. 

https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast 

 

#Jumpscare!Podcast #Scream7 #Ghostface #HorrorPodcast  #HorrorMovies #Slasher #ScreamFranchise #MoviePodcast 

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March 3, 2026 29 mins

This week we're covering the newest film from Brandon Christensen,  BodyCam.  Two cops… a domestic call gone wrong… and something else watching them through every lens. 

The film debuts on Shudder Friday March 13 and it's the perfect watch for that day.  

#Bodycam #Shudder #Horror2026 #FoundFootage #brandonchristensen 

 

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February 20, 2026 27 mins

This week on Jumpscare! we're discussing Nadja from 1994,  Nadja is a hypnotic dive into downtown noir—where vampires brood in black-and-white and love feels as cold as immortality. Directed by Michael Almereyda and produced by David Lynch, this indie gem blends art-house style with gothic romance in the shadows of New York City.

With a haunting performance by Elina Löwensohn as the mysterious Nadja and an unforgettable cameo from ...

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February 5, 2026 60 mins

300 episodes of screams, and we had to go back to the one that redefined horror. 🔪📞

This week we’re celebrating Episode 300 with a deep dive into the original Scream—how it broke the rules, rebuilt them, and left a legacy the genre is still chasing.

#JumpscarePodcast #Episode300 #Scream #HorrorCommunity #SlasherHistory #horrormovies #wescraven #kevenwilliamson #drewbarrymore #nevecampbell #horrorsequels

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This week’s ep takes us through FOUR wild films that will mess with your nerves:

🔹 Scurry — A claustrophobic creature feature where two strangers are trapped underground after a catastrophic attack and stalked by something hungry in the dark. 

🔹 Chain Reactions — A documentary-style film directed by Alexandre O. Philippe that explores the enduring cultural and artistic impact of the 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacr...

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January 6, 2026 43 mins

It's a new year and we're back with an 80s apocalyptic horror Rats: Night of Terror.

This movie is like a fallout expansion with a much lower budget. While this may not be the best film we've seen, it's definitely worth checking out. 

Where to find us: 

https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

 

#rats #ratsnightofterror #horrormovies #brunomattei #italianhorror 

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December 23, 2025 34 mins

Merry Christmas! This episode we're heading out to the country to cover Silent Night Bloody Night from 1972.

This is a first time watch for both of us and we were blown away.  If you haven't seen this it's not too late to ask Santa for a copy!

Where to find us:

https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

#silentnightbloodynight #christmashorror #horrormovies #marywornov #horrorpodcast

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December 9, 2025 49 mins

This week we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of a horror classic, Fright Night!

Written and directed by Tom Holland this film was a shot in the arm for vampire movies in the 80s.

It's a favorite of ours and one we should have gotten to sooner.  

Welcome to Fright Night, for real!

Where to find us:

https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

#frightnight #horrormovies #roddymcdowall #chrissarandon #amandabearse #stephengeoffreys #vampire...

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December 2, 2025 36 mins

This episode we're celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hollow Man.  We're also discussing Hollow Man 2 (19 years).  The first film was a big budget studio film, the second was straight to DVD.

How do these hold up after all these years? Tune in to find out!

Where to find us: 

https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

#hollowman #kevinbacon #horrormovies #scifihorror #hollowman2 #christianslater 

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November 18, 2025 42 mins

🎬 New Episode Alert! 🎬

We're Talking Osgood Perkins' Folk Horror: The Keeper (2025)! 

Grab a slice of cake (maybe check for fingers first) and join us as we dive into the latest from director Osgood Perkins!

This week, we're discussing the chilling, surreal, and utterly bizarre folk horror film, Keeper, starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland.

#TheKeeper #Keeper2025 #OsgoodPerkin...

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November 11, 2025 36 mins

We're back! This week we're talking about Demon WInd from 1990.  This film has one of the most infamous VHS boxes of the time.  Everyone knows the box, but how does the actual movie hold up?  Tune in to find out!

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#demonwind #horrormovies #horrorpodcast #vhs #90shorror 

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October 31, 2025 29 mins

This week, we're turning up the volume to 11 and diving into the glorious 1986 heavy metal horror flick, Trick or Treat!

We talk about:

  • The electric (literally) performance of the undead rock god, Sammi Curr! Black Magic and backwards-played vinyl—the most metal way to commit murder. 
  • Cameos by Gene Simmons (as a DJ!) and the one and only Ozzy Osbourne (as a TV preacher!). You read that right.

We're asking the tough ques...

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October 28, 2025 29 mins

On this week's episode, we're dissecting Strange Harvest, the film that blends chilling serial killer procedural with genuinely unsettling occult twists.

We talk about:

The terrifying return of the elusive serial killer "Mr. Shiny".

How the film perfectly nails the true crime documentary style... until it doesn't.

Where to find us:

https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

 

#StrangeHarvest #HorrorPodcast #TrueCrime #Mockumentary #MrShiny...

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October 24, 2025 32 mins

This episode we travel to the town of Shelby Oaks.  The film revolves around the search for Riley Brennan a youtuber who vanished 12 years ago after investigating a haunted site.

The film is co-written and Chris Stuckman who is a popular film critic. 

Where to find us: 

https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

#shelbyoaks #horrormovies #christuckman #moviereviews 

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October 14, 2025 45 mins

This week we're headed back to the video store to talk about V/H/S Halloween.  This is the 8th entry in the V/H/S series which began in 2012. How does this one rate on the Jumpscare! knife scale? Tune in to fund out.

We're also trying to raise some money to upgrade our computer and podcasting equipment.  If you're enjoying the show, please consider donating through our Buy me a coffee link.

https://buymeacoffee.com/staytunedtu

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October 1, 2025 29 mins

This week we're covering Good Boy from writer/director Ben Leonberg. Good Boy is a new breed of horror movie that takes place entirely from the lead characters POV, he just happens to be a dog.

Watch as Indy has to deal with the trials and tribulations of having a owner that moves into a haunted house and has no idea what's going on.

Where to find us: 

https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

 

#goodboy #horrormovies #benleonberg #indy #...

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September 23, 2025 44 mins

This week we're covering Night of the Reaper, the new slasher from Brandon Christensen.  The film is set in the 1980s and revolves around a babysitter being terrorized by a masked killer.  It may sound familiar but this film makes it new and original.

Tune in to hear our thoughts on the film, the first section is spoiler free and then we move onto spoiler territory for the last half.

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