
Helping to make horror films more approachable, one die roll at a time. Hosted by Jeffrey Cranor and Cecil Baldwin of Welcome to Night Vale.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 342 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsArtsPerforming ArtsTV & Film | |||

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Approachability: 7/10 (Horror-adjacent sci-fi action allegory)
Content Warnings: Body Horror; Bloody Violence; Vomit; Racist Caricatures
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Approachability: 4/10 (Action-packed, bloody, zombie blockbuster)
Content Warnings: Jump scares; Blood/gore
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Approachability: 6/10 (Not super-scary, but a practical-FX wonderland )
Content Warnings: Jump scares; Body Horror; Blood/violence; Strobe effects
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Cecil and Jeffrey make my day each time. Spot on dissection of the genres of horror, no pretentiousness, just honest dialogue about the maligned wonderment that is every thing that goes bump in the night.
this was literally the only podcast i liked without ads, so i would listen to a bunch in a row bc i didnt have to skip ahead every 5 minutes. thanks though for becoming yet another sometimes-show while i move on to my ad free youtube essays 👍🏻 yall have nightvale money come on
I got here through You Are Good, who had the fellas as guests for an episode on the movie Demons. I’m definitely a Cecil on the horror enthusiast spectrum, but with the back catalogue these two have, I’m really enjoying spending the cold months listening to an episode about the movies I know by heart, then getting to look up the ones I want to revisit or have never heard of before and listen to those. Just listened to an early episode in which they considered Tigers Are Not Afraid, but so far as... more
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I am loving listening to you guys talk about the horror movies I’ve seen and loved even more for the ones I haven’t. But you HAVE to watch HIM. It’s a football movie yes. But it is the best psychological suspense movie I have seen in a long time! You will love it!!!
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This show offers thoughtful, analyst-level horror film conversations led by two longtime hosts, blending rigorous analysis with accessible banter. Episodes cover a wide range of horror cinema—from indie darlings to genre staples—often tying themes to storytelling craft, historical context, and cultural readings. A notable strength is the duo's ability to balance dense ideas with humor and personal anecdotes, making complex readings approachable while still inviting listeners to rewatch films with a sharper eye. The format tends to mix close, spoiler-aware analysis with occasional guests, dice- or discussion-driven prompts, and regular references to related works, which keeps the discussion lively and playful. If you're seeking film-nerd dep... more
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