Dreadful Digest

Tessa & Sam are back to cover one of Sam's favorite Ira Levin books - The Stepford Wives ! In this episode, we were supposed to mainly focus on the 1975 version, but ultimately the 2004 one also comes into the conversation (it truly can't be helped). This episode we dive into character analysis, theme dissection, and gasp the patriarchy! **Apologies for Tessa's audio. My microphone let me down...

Sorry guys, but we're totally shifting gears and instead of covering horror, we'll now be covering the romance genre! I'm sure y'all are cool with that right? In this episode, we look at the Netflix original film, "To All The Boys I've Loved Before", and compare it to the original book by Jenny Han! Hosts: Tessa Nelson with special guest Angelique Pineda! Cinematographer: Emerson V.W. Video Podcas...

How does one warm a cold heart? By listening to our podcast on Warm Bodies of course! In this episode, we compare Isaac Marion's debut novel to the cult classic film starring Nicholas Hoult. Hosts: Tessa Nelson with special guest Winter Pearson! Cinematographer: Emerson V.W. Producer: Sibia Millan Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio version on Apple Podcasts and all major podcasting platfo...

💚⚡PART TWO of our series on Frankenstein is here! And this time, we compare Guillermo del Toro's Oscar nominated masterpiece to the original 1818 novel by Mary Shelley. Isn't is crazy that Jacob Elordi has two back-to-back roles where he plays a monster? Wild! Hosts: Tessa Nelson with special guest Reagan Harwood! Cinematographer: Emerson V.W. Producer: Sibia Millan Video Podcast on YouTube and...

💚⚡In PART ONE of our series on Frankenstein, we see how the Universal classic monster flick compares to the original 1818 novel by Mary Shelley. There's a lot of history behind each piece of work, as they have shaped media as we know it. But which one will stand on top? Hosts: Tessa Nelson with special guest Reagan Harwood! Cinematographer: Emerson V.W. Producer: Sibia Millan Video Podcast on Yo...

🎈🤡In PART THREE of our series on IT, we're going back to the 90s and diving into the classic miniseries starring Tim Curry. How does is compare to the films and original book? And which Spider-wise is Tessa's favorite? Well you'll just have to watch and see! 😉 If you'd like us to review Welcome to Derry, let us know! **Apologies for Tessa's audio. This was our first time recording remotely and...

🎈🤡In PART TWO of our series on IT , we've diving into the 2019 film and comparing it to the original Stephen King novel! The kids are all grown up and taking Derry by storm (except for Tessa and Sam, they're still up to the same old sh*t). Join us next time as we conclude IT (thank god) and tackle the 1990 miniseries. If you'd like us to review Welcome to Derry , let us know! Hosts: Tessa Nelson...

🎈You'll float too... when you watch our episode on It: Chapter One. 🤡 Dreadful Digest is BACK with a brand new series on all things IT, starting off with our comparison of the 2017 film to Stephen King's original novel. We know that we've covered A LOT of King on this podcast already... but we ain't stopping!! (much to our dismay). Tune in next time as we look at It: Chapter Two and the 1990's m...

Reader beware... you're in for a scare! 😈 Our first GOOSEBUMPS episode, can you believe? In this podcast, we dive into the first EVER Goosebumps book - Welcome to Dead House - along with the episodes based on it. If you want us to cover more episodes from the og 90's show, let us know! We're gonna cover it anyway but it would be nice to know you liked it...👉👈🥺 Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S., &amp...

📞*ring ring* Hey you there? Can you hear me? Perfect. Our episode on The Black Phone dives into the first film and compares it to the short story by Joe Hill. You don't have much time left! You need to listen to the episode if you want to survive! Best of luck. Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S. Cinematographer: Emerson V.W. Research Assistant: Sibia Millan Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio ve...

Where to even begin. You're probably wondering how we could possibly compare the classic novel by H.G. Wells, that spawned media and changed the course of science fiction, to this Amazon Prime nightmare. But here we are. And we tried our very best. 🥲 Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S. Cinematographer: Emerson V.W. Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio version on Apple Podcasts and all major podcas...

You know the drill. Walk continuously for 3mph while listening to this podcast episode on The Long Walk . If you fall below the speed limit three times, you get your ticket. Got it? Good. In this episode, Tessa & Sam compare the Stephen Ki- ahem... Richard Bachman novel to the new movie of the same name. And boy do they have opposing opinions! Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S. Cinematographer: Emers...

We're doing things a little bit differently this episode. 👀 As you may have noticed, The Cabin in the Woods doesn't have a book that it's based on. Instead, we're diving into the book A Little White Trip: A Night in the Pines , whose author SUED the creators of the film, claiming that it was ripping off their book. Does this lawsuit have any merit at all? Well, with our total lack of media law kn...

In this episode, we're exploring AREA X! Or,,, the Shimmer? Idk what a dumb name tho. Tessa is joined by a special guest as they talk all about ANNIHILATION - the book written by Jeff VanderMeer and the film directed by Alex Garland. Perhaps Tessa's new fav episode? Perhaps a new fav book? 👀🐊 Guess you'll have to see! Hosts: Tessa Nelson with special guest Guillermo Gutierrez Research Assistant:...

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? Part Two of our series is on "I Know What You Did Last Summer" is out now! In this episode, we compare the 2025 film with the original novel and 1997 film, pointing out easter eggs and references you might not have noticed! Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S. Research Assistant: Sibia Millan Cinematographer: Emerson V.W. Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio version on App...

I know... that you're stoked to hear our takes on "I Know What You Did Last Summer!" In this episode, we compare the 1997 film with the original YA novel written by Lois Duncan. Surprised that they made a slasher film based on a book for teens? We were too! And next episode, we'll see how this film and book compare to the new 2025 sequel. Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S. Research Assistant: Sibia Milla...

We're excited to have Luis Quijano join us again as we cover his favorite installment in the franchise - The Ring (2002)! We compare the American remake that sparked a whole assortment of American remakes with the original Koji Suzuki novel. Do we end up rehashing a lot of the same stuff we talked about in part one? Perhaps! But that just adds to the meta-ness of our reviews!😉 Hosts: Tessa Nelson...

What's scarier than a haunted videotape? Having to REWIND a haunted videotape! gasp 😱😨 This week we're starting our RING series, covering both the 1998 Japanese film and the novel written by Koji Suzuki. What became one of Japan's biggest horror franchises, and sparked a trend of American remakes, this film has a legacy that spans decades. Is there an irony in replicating the same piece of media...

Tessa's magnum opus... Clown in a Cornfield 🤡🩸🔪 In this episode, we take a look at the new film based on Adam Cesare's YA novel! As a film, its a fun teen slasher that'll be perfect for summer! As an adaptation of one of Tessa's fav horror novels... it leaves much to be desired. Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S. Cinematographer: Emerson V.W. Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio version on Appl...

Whaaat?! A slasher movie set in the 80's?? That's crazy and never been done before! In this episode, we compare the latest addition to the Fear Street franchise with the book its loosely adapted from, written by R.L. Stine. And I mean veryyy loosely adapted. Host: Tessa Nelson with Special Guest Mikaela Miyamoto! Cinematographer: Emerson V.W. Video Podcast on YouTube and Spotify! Audio version on...

We're SWIMMING into our summer blockbuster series starting with JAWS! 🦈 In this episode, we compare the novel written by Peter Benchley with it's film adaption directed by the one-and-only Steven Spielberg. Can you believe that man was 27 YEARS OLD when he directed it??? Crazyyyy. And he didn't even need to use CGI to do it! Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S. Research Assistant: Sibia Millan Cinematogra...

We're diving back into the Clive Barker universe with The Hellbound Heart and Hellraiser! In this episode, we compare the iconic short story (which is also the introduction of Pinhead) with the classic film adaption. Now the ultimate question is this... who would win in a fight? Pinhead or Candyman?👀 Hosts: Tessa Nelson with special guest Aiden! Research Assistant: Sibia Millan Cinematographer: E...

Why are we covering Twilight , which isn't even horror media? Because its horror ADJACENT OKAY?? Get off my back jeesh! 😤 Anyway, in this episode we take a look at the book written by Stephanie Meyer, it's film adaptation, and even Midnight Sun ! You know... the book that's essentially Twilight but written entirely from Edward's perspective? Yeah, it's really a thing. Meyer is pulling a JK Rowlin...

Winter joins us again in Part 2 of our Rosemary's Baby series. In this episode, we look at the 2014 miniseries starring Oscar Award-winner Zoe Saldaña. Wow THAT was a mouthful. Almost like those Oscars speeches amiright?? Anyway, these are dated references already, and there are more to come in our latest episode! Hosts: Tessa Nelson, Sam S. with special guest Winter Pearson! Research Assistant: S...

Why are we covering Rosemary's Baby during Woman's History Month? That's a good question uh... but at least we're acknowledging it (unlike Google Calendar). In this episode we dive into the complicated history of this iconic film, but mainly just glaze up Ira Levin. 'Cause his storytelling rules ya know?!? We also discuss the sequel book Son of Rosemary which kinda contradicts the previous stateme...