
The best horror analysis podcast for the BIG questions we ask of horror movies and literature: The symbolism of slime? A zombie zeitgeist? Your weapon choice to survive a slasher? Anyone can summarize and review a horror movie but there's SO much more to horror than the list of shrills and kills. Horror is the genre pushing boundaries and taking society to task with monsters and mayhem, slashing a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 106 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Ashe is an excellent host with a deep knowledge of all things spooky and dark. She keeps the conversation focused while digging deep, giving each episode both an intellectual edge and an entertaining flair. I’m so glad I came across this podcast.
While I was a guest on the show. (Thank you Ashe) I started following the show as well. This is a unique podcast. I am a horror movie fan with tattoos of Annabelle and the conjuring on my left arm and when I heard this podcast, I knew I found an great show if you’re a fan of horror or spooky things and movies you want to check the show out
Absolutely love this podcast. It’s my new go to for spooky. The episodes are funny, well researched and insightful. I’ve just started but can’t wait to listen to the entire catalog!
Smart and Spooky- love this deeper look at horror. Cheers!
Great topics! Great host! Can’t wait to see what’s coming up next. Keep up the great work!
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