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Welcome to Frightmares Podcast, where our team of cinephiles dive deep into the world of horror films. Each week, we discuss a different horror movie and decide if it’s worthy of being labeled a certified slap. Join Austin and his rotating cast of co-hosts—including his wife Gabby and good friends Cory, Michael and Spencer—as they explore the best and the worst the genre has to offer. If you enjoy... more

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Welcome back to Frightmares Podcast! This is Kaijune Destroy, the sixth installment in our Monsters of the Month Club, where we will be covering 12 different creatures, entities, or beings throughout the year.

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Welcome back to Frightmares Podcast! This is Maylien Invasion, the fifth installment in our Monsters of the Month Club, where we will be covering 12 different creatures, entities, or beings throughout the year.

Join your hosts, Austin and Cory, as ... more

Welcome back to Frightmares Podcast! This is Maylien Invasion, the fifth installment in our Monsters of the Month Club, where we will be covering 12 different creatures, entities, or beings throughout the year.

Join your hosts, Austin and Michael, ... more

Welcome back to Frightmares Podcast! This is Maylien Invasion, the fifth installment in our Monsters of the Month Club, where we will be covering 12 different creatures, entities, or beings throughout the year.

Join your hosts, Austin and Matt (1-W... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Stokes
Friend and guest on the episode
Episode: Ep. 379 - Nope (2022)
Ryan Verrill
Guest on episode 375
Episode: Ep. 375 - Let The Right One In (2008)
Tiera Ferreira
Guest on episode, discussed film and related topics
Episode: Ep. 366 - Aaah! Zombies!! (2007)
Laci Roth
Co-host of One Week Rental Podcast
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Episode: Ep. 352 - Knock At The Cabin (2023)
Sasha Rainbow
Director of the film Grafted
Episode: Ep. 350 - Grafted Feat. Sasha Rainbow (2024)
Jon Boat
Podcast co-host and friend
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Episode: Ep. 346 - The House That Jack Built (2018)
Ryan Spindell
Director of 'The Mortuary Collection'.
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Ep. 345 - The Mortuary Collection Feat. Ryan Spindell (2019)
Lloyd Kaufman
Filmmaker and founder of Troma Entertainment
Troma Entertainment
Episode: Ep. 339 - The Toxic Avenger Feat. Lloyd Kaufman (1984)
J.C. Doler
Director of The Twin and experienced filmmaker
Aisle 7
Episode: Ep. 334 - The Twin Feat. J.C. Doler (2024)

Hosts

Austin Proctor
Host of Frightmares Podcast; central figure and show driver with a passion for horror, humor, and deep dives into film trivia.
Gabrielle Proctor
Co-host, Gabby; contributes energetic reactions and supports in-depth film discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Great show, greater host

    Austin is one of those hosts who can carry a show and is full of fun knowledge when it comes to horror. Very entertaining, unique, high quality podcast. Def recommend to horror fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikey goo
    United States3 years ago
  • Great show, lots of fun.

    Check these guys out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlandYoshi
    United States5 years ago
  • Fun filled frivolity for frightful fiends

    This podcast is a blast! The hosts always have interesting takes on the movies. It has introduced me to a lot of new movies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alloran988
    United States6 years ago
  • Amazing!

    So much fun to listen to, lots of fun topics. This group really seems to enjoy what they do! Definitely worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Watson McFancypants
    United States7 years ago
  • Love it!

    Love the show! Can’t wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DocProc21
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Austin keeps the energy high and brings fun, nerdy horror knowledge.
Guests and hosts have great rapport and chemistry across episodes.
The show consistently delivers entertaining, insightful takes on both classic and new horror films.

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Talking Points

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Ep. 352 - Knock At The Cabin (2023)
Q: How do you think M. Night Shyamalan manages suspense in his films?
The hosts believe he excels at creating suspense by making the viewer feel a sense of impending disaster right outside their comfort zone.
Ep. 313 - Uncle Peckerhead Feat. Matthew Lawrence (2020)
Q: Did you ever have a moment in your childhood that you were like, oh, I want to direct movies?
No, directing was never on the table. I thought people made movies in Hollywood, it was far away.
Ep. 318 - Psycho Cop Returns Feat. Robert Shafer (1993)
Q: Is there a specific scene or moment in The Office that is one of your favorite Bob Vance moments?
The memorable handshake scene with Michael Scott during Phyllis's wedding stands out as a favorite for Shafer due to its comedic tension and his grip on Scott's hand.
Ep. 318 - Psycho Cop Returns Feat. Robert Shafer (1993)
Q: Was there any room for improvising at all with your character from The Office?
Shafer mentions that improv was mostly between the primary cast, but he successfully improvised a specific line during a Valentine's Day scene.
Ep. 343 - A Cure For Wellness (2016)
Q: Were there any specific moments that hooked you into the film?
One host shares, "the actual moment where I'm like, shit is about to get really twisted here is when Lockhart wakes up after the accident."

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Frightmares offers lively, opinionated horror-film conversations that blend geeky critique with playful banter. Episodes span a wide range of horror subgenres, from classic vampire cinema to modern techno-horror, with frequent discussions of themes, practical effects, direction, and cultural context. The show often pairs two hosts with rotating guests or collaborators to unpack what makes a film work—or miss—while sprinkling trivia, production anecdotes, and personal reactions. A standout is the show's passion for deep-dives balanced by accessible humor, making it appealing to cinephiles who want thoughtful analysis without taking itself too seriously.

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