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Happy Horror Time

Tim Murdock & Matt Emert
Halloween
Friday the 13th
Horror Genre
Horror Films
Silent Night, Deadly Night
Black Phone
Scream
The Hills Have Eyes
Halloween Franchise
Scream Franchise
Scream 7
M3GAN
Christmas
The Exorcist
Horror Comedy
Wolf Man
Acting
Prom Night
Primate
The Monkey

Happy Horror Time is hosted by Tim Murdock & Matt Emert – two off-the-wall gay guys who LOVE scary movies! We discuss new horror films (spoiling everything along the way) and interview horror stars & insiders. We're unpolished, unscripted, and a ton of fun!

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In this horror news commentary we’re covering:

* The new teaser for the “Carrie” TV series

* A second teaser for “Buddy” — the upcoming horror film about the creepy orange unicorn mascot

* What Ryan Murphy just revealed about “American Horror S... more

A devoted fan of the genre, Thomas Dekker has appeared in numerous horror films throughout his career. But few were as highly anticipated — or heavily scrutinized — as the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” remake. Tune in to hear all about playing Jesse (t... more

It's time for another Deadly Debate! We're pitting Halloween II and Friday the 13th Part 2 against each other in a matchup of beloved sequels. Listen here or watch the full showdown on our youtube channel.

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If you love today’s elaborate Halloween haunts, you have David Bertolino to thank. He created Spookyworld — widely known as America’s first horror theme park — and now he’s sharing its origin story in his book, Behind the Screams at Spookyworld. Tune... more

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Recent Guests

David Bertolino
Creator of Spookyworld, author of Behind the Screams at Spookyworld
Spookyworld / Nightmare New England
Episode: Ep 317: Interview w/David Bertolino, Creator of Spookyworld & Writer of “Behind the Screams at Spookyworld”
Tom Savini
Filmmaker and special effects artist who collaborated on Spookyworld
Spookyworld collaborator
Episode: Ep 317: Interview w/David Bertolino, Creator of Spookyworld & Writer of “Behind the Screams at Spookyworld”
Jennifer Rubin
Actress known for Nightmare on Elm Street 3 Dream Warriors, Bad Dreams, The Crush
Episode: Ep 315: Interview w/Jennifer Rubin from “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors”
Alex Noyer
Director and Co-Writer of Love Is the Monster
Love Is the Monster / Conductor
Episode: Ep 314: Interview w/Alex Noyer, Director & Co-Writer of “Love Is the Monster”
Janus Blythe
Actress known for Ruby in The Hills Have Eyes (1977) and Hills Have Eyes Part II
Actress
Episode: Ep 308: Interview w/Janus Blythe from “The Hills Have Eyes” (1977) & “The Hills Have Eyes Part II”
Ken Olandt
Actor known for April Fool's Day, Leprechaun, and other 80s/90s projects
Episode: Ep 307: Interview w/Ken Olandt from “April Fool’s Day” (1986) & “Leprechaun”
Kerry Noonan
Actor who played Paula in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
Actor, educator
Episode: Ep 303: Interview w/Kerry Noonan from “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives”
Kevin Williamson
Director & Co-Writer of Scream 7
Scream 7 (Director/Writer)
Episode: Ep 299: Interview w/Kevin Williamson, Director & Co-Writer of “Scream 7”
Lawrence Monoson
Actor known for The Last American Virgin, Mask, and Friday the 13th Part IV
Actor
Episode: Ep 298: Interview w/Lawrence Monoson from “Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter”

Hosts

Tim Murdock
Host of Happy Horror Time
Matt Emert
Co-host of Happy Horror Time

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • Favourite new Horror podcast!

    I recently came across this podcast and it is slowly becoming my favourite thanks to the banter between the two hosts. Most film podcasts take themselves way too seriously but these guys clearly know their stuff but still manage to be funny and clearly have a sense of humour. Highly recommend. Whenever I go to the cinema now, I come straight to this podcast after to see if they have done a review!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RustyZu
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Joyful, Fun and Smart

    HHT leaves me smiling from ear-to-ear every time I listen. Matt and Tim have an incredible connection that brings such joy and fun to the podcast. It’s a breath of fresh air…you can see their hustle and commitment in every single episode. What a treat for horror fans to straddle movie reviews with interviews of both modern artists and people from 80s slashers. I can’t recommend listening to HHT enough!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WesCravenFan2000
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enthusiastic but chaotic

    I really want to like this podcast more but the hosts continuously talk over each other and finish each other’s sentences and it’s all just a bit frustrating. I like how enthusiastic both hosts are about the subject matter, but it would make for easier, less manic listening if they were just a bit more restrained in terms of letting each other finish their thoughts.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tjcurtis28
    Canada2 years ago
  • Love this!

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a while and I LOVE it. As a huge horror fan, I’m always having fun with Matt and Tim while listening. Some of the references they come up with blow my mind. True experts in the field. Keep bringing the goodness!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suueee
    United States2 years ago
  • Tim is annoying

    Like the show. Wish Tim would stop interrupting constantly. Matt is the true star here.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CaptainChaz
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Consistently entertaining banter and insightful industry takes make it a must for horror fans.
Hosts are enthusiastic and create a fun, inclusive vibe, though some listeners wish for tighter editing.
A playful, energetic duo with strong horror knowledge and great guest interviews.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 317: Interview w/David Bertolino, Creator of Spookyworld & Writer of “Behind the Screams at Spookyworld”
Q: What specifically about Vincent Price and his films appealed to you as a focal point for Spookyworld?
Price embodied the horror persona; his presence helped shape the park's vibe and we even used his likeness in Spooktacular-related projects, which drew fans and lent credibility to the experience.
Ep 317: Interview w/David Bertolino, Creator of Spookyworld & Writer of “Behind the Screams at Spookyworld”
Q: Did you ever imagine in 1991, when you started with a haunted hayride, that it would become a full-fledged horror theme park?
I was surprised by how it grew; it exceeded expectations and even the media couldn't predict the scale, but I was consistently excited and pushed to expand because the audience responded so strongly.
Ep 312: The Rebootiquel (w/Derrick & James, co-hosts of Don’t Be Dead Podcast)
Q: What would you want to see in a potential Scary Movie seven?
The guests collectively emphasize more focus on the core duo of Cindy and Brenda, with potential to explore their adventures, while maintaining a balance of engaging memes and sharper comedic bits; they also want stronger female-led energy and less sprawling parodies to ensure jokes have room to land.
Ep 314: Interview w/Alex Noyer, Director & Co-Writer of “Love Is the Monster”
Q: What inspired Love Is the Monster and how did you approach adapting Finnish folklore for a feature?
He discusses drawing from Finnish mythology (Lempi/Lempo), the concept of love as energy, collaboration with co-writers Blair Bathory and Hanuaokia, and the choice to shoot in Canada for production feasibility while preserving Finnish atmosphere.
Ep 314: Interview w/Alex Noyer, Director & Co-Writer of “Love Is the Monster”
Q: Can you tell us about your background and what got you into filmmaking?
The guest explains a path from advertising and TV to directing, highlighting a long-running passion for movies, the decision to build a production company, and a shift toward horror through personal interest and opportunities, culminating in making his first feature that led to Love Is the Monster.

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Recent guests on Happy Horror Time include:

1. David Bertolino
2. Tom Savini
3. Jennifer Rubin
4. Alex Noyer
5. Janus Blythe
6. Ken Olandt
7. Kerry Noonan
8. Kevin Williamson

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