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Watch If You Dare is a podcast exploring horror cinema through the eyes of a coward and the eyes of a longtime fan. Whether you’re a hardened horror expert, a casual in a love-hate relationship with scary cinema, or just a victim of a dare, join Derek, Aaron, and the occasional guest or two and face your fears. Find new episodes of Watch If You Dare on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, CastBox, ... more

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On this episode, the Spoop Bois discuss 1984's Australian animal attack horror film "Razorback" written by Everett De Roche and directed by Russell Mulcahy. They talk about the Ozploitation sub-genre of movies, the use of the Australian outback as a ... more

On this episode, Aaron and Derek cover 2020's supernatural folk horror film "His House" written and directed by Remi Weekes. They talk about why movies like this are so important in understanding world views that are not often represented in media, a... more

Val returns to the podcast once again to discuss 2006's supernatural horror film "Silent Hill" adapted from the Konami published game series and directed by Christophe Gans. They talk about how the movie captures the thematic vibes of the game franch... more

On this episode, Aaron and Derek tackle 2003's science fiction horror film "Dreamcatcher" directed by Lawrence Kasdan, co-written by Kasdan and screenwriter William Goldman, and adapted from the 2001 Stephen King novel. They talk about how this movie... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Willson
Frequent guest on Watch If You Dare and horror enthusiast
Episode: Episode 174: Constantine w/ special guest Lauren Willson
Valerie Morreale
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Episode: Episode 173: BLOOD RAGE 2025 w/ special guest Valerie Morreale
Caitlin Starling
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Episode: Episode 172: A Cure for Wellness w/ special guest Caitlin Starling
Nate Boyd
Podcaster and co-host of the Hate Speech Podcast
Episode: Episode 169: The Faculty w/ special guests Nate Boyd & Tyler McCarty
Tyler McCarty
Podcaster and co-host of the Hate Speech Podcast
Episode: Episode 169: The Faculty w/ special guests Nate Boyd & Tyler McCarty
Damian Potesta
A returning guest with a passion for horror films and discussion.
Episode: Episode 164: Jaws w/ special guest Damian Potesta
Katie O’Hagan
Horror enthusiast and podcaster, previously featured on the show
Episode: Episode 162: Friday the 13th Part 2 w/ special guest Katie O’Hagan
Josiah Mansfield
A returning guest and horror enthusiast
Episode: Episode 160: Dead Alive (Braindead) w/ special guest Josiah Mansfield
Heather Murray
Returning guest, wife of co-host Derek
Episode: Episode 155: Blue Velvet w/ special guest Heather Murray

Hosts

Derek Mansfield
Host of Watch If You Dare; co-host in many episodes; appears as primary host across analyses and banter.
Aaron Mansfield
Co-host with a long-running role, balancing enthusiasm with critical analysis and humor.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 860 ratings
  • Love this podcast. This might be my favourite episode yet. More Heather please. Such a great dynamic between all y'all Sally's.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kamu
    5 months ago
  • Great pod

    Found a great pod to listen to insight on some of my favorite horror films and a interesting way to be introduced to new movies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Khazmic
    United States3 years ago
  • 5 Stars!

    Pls continue your excellent job covering the complete works of David Lynch!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    *Longtime Print Subscriber*
    United States3 years ago
  • Watch If You Dare has everything you need in a horror podcast! The hosts Aaron and Derek are extremely engaging in the horror films they cover in the show. They also have fantastic opening sequences where they talk about other mysteries or horror genre media they enjoy from music, television, books, and shout-outs to other podcasts. Give a listen to one of their many extraordinary episodes and drop a follow as well!

    Podchaser
    5
    The Mystery Files
    3 years ago
  • A Must!

    Watch If You Dare has everything you need in a horror podcast! The hosts Aaron and Derek are extremely engaging in the horror films they cover in the show. They also have fantastic opening sequences where they talk about other mysteries or horror genre media they enjoy from music, television, books, and shout-outs to other podcasts. Give a listen to one of their many extraordinary episodes and drop a follow as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Logan626
    United States3 years ago

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Fans highlight episode variety, guests, and banter that avoids gatekeeping.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and engaging horror discourse.

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Episode 150: Possessor
Q: Why did you pick this movie?
I love David Cronenberg and the thematic similarities of shadowy corporations with surreal elements between his work and Brandon's.
Episode 131: Rosemary's Baby w/ special guest Heather Gunnell
Q: What do you think about the portrayal of Rosemary's experience in the film?
The movie prays on the anxieties of motherhood and showcases how she struggles to trust the people around her, including her husband and doctors.
Episode 131: Rosemary's Baby w/ special guest Heather Gunnell
Q: Why did you choose Rosemary's Baby for your first main show episode?
It is one of my favorite horror movies and it represents the visceral anxiety during pregnancy that I relate to as a mother.
Episode 134: Arachnophobia
Q: How does this pair up with other spider attack movies?
I don't think it does. I genuinely have never seen another spider movie where I've been as affected than this one that we're talking about.
Episode 138: Saint Maud w/ special guest Angela
Q: Angela, tell us a little bit about how you got into horror?
Angela shares that she fell into horror later in life, having grown up in an environment where horror was stigmatized due to fundamentalist religious beliefs, but started exploring the genre more deeply during college.

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A horror-focused show driven by two hosts who balance fan enthusiasm with cinephile insight, delivering thoughtful analyses of films, TV, and related media. Episodes blend spoiler-light discussions, personal anecdotes, and guest perspectives to explore themes, production contexts, and genre trends across a wide range of horror—from classic slashers to modern psychological fright. Noteworthy is the duo's knack for pairing deep dives with accessible banter, plus frequent guest appearances from horror authors, critics, and fellow podcasters that broaden the conversation beyond the movie at hand.

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Watch If You Dare launched 7 years ago and published 182 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Valerie Morreale
3. Caitlin Starling
4. Nate Boyd
5. Tyler McCarty
6. Damian Potesta
7. Katie O’Hagan
8. Josiah Mansfield

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