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Matt and Tim are battling again in another Deadly Debate! And this time it's all about Prom Night (1980) and Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987). Just rememeber, it's not who you go with - it's who takes you home.  Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe! 

Any fan of “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” remembers Jennifer Rubin as the beautiful… and bad Taryn, rocking a mohawk and switchblades as she faced off with Freddy Krueger. Tune in to hear all about making this beloved sequel, the impact her iconic character had on both her life and her fans, stories from her other genre films like “The Crush,” “Bad Dreams,” and “Screamers,” and her...

In this horror news commentary we’re covering: The trailer for a new shark flick, “The Devil’s Mouth” Casting announcements for the next “Paranormal Activity” film The trailer for a new horror comedy, “Halloween Store” And the team that’s returning for “They Follow,” the sequel to “It Follows Subscribe to our youtube channel and watch our videos!

After making his feature film debut with “Sound of Violence” — a unique slasher film starring Jasmin Savoy Brown —  Alex Noyer is back with a new horror film rooted in Finnish folklore. Tune in to hear all about making “Love Is the Monster,” how his Finnish background and the country’s interpretation of love inspired the story, and the very Jason Voorhees-like incident that occurred at the filming...

Matt and Tim go head to head in their second Deadly Debate! And this time they're talking about Halloween III: Season of the Witch and Friday the 13th Part III . Both of these sequels have their fans and detractors. But which one is better?  Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe! 

Australian filmmaker, Adrian Chiarella, makes his feature debut with a queer coming-of-age love story that takes a deadly supernatural turn. But let’s be honest — at some point, we’ve all desired someone who turned out to be a monster, right? 😜 Tune in to hear our thoughts on “Leviticus” — from the layered themes driving the story, to the strong performances from its two leads, and the impact of...

After 25 years away from the Scary Movie franchise, the Wayans brothers are back with a new installment and most of the OG cast. Tune in as we’re joined by Derrick and James, co-hosts of Don’t Be Dead Podcast , to discuss the new “Scary Movie” — from the jokes and scenes that had us laughing, to the ones that didn’t quite land, and all the meaning behind that wild ending.

Matt and Tim face off in their first Deadly Debate over Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare and Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday . Which of these infamous sequels is the superior film? You'll have to listen and decide for yourself! Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe! 

“Backrooms” broke a bunch of box office records in its debut, with 20-year-old Kane Parsons becoming the youngest director to have a #1 film at the box office (we were totally that accomplished at 20 also 😉). Tune in to hear our thoughts on what everything meant in this cerebral horror movie, all the trauma they baked in, that humongous pirate, and whether we felt it was better suited for a YouTu...

Horror films are dominating the box office just as the new "Scary Movie" is about to hit theaters. And how excited are we for the upcoming "Ice Cream Man" and Damien Leone's next project? Watch the video for this commentary:  https://www.youtube.com/@HappyHorrorTime

When the first teaser for “Passenger” was released, we were immediately impressed by its standalone scene featuring two guys, a pitstop, and the terrifying apparition they encounter on the road. But did the full-length film live up to this trailer? Tune in to hear our thoughts on the scenes that delivered some truly unique scares, the plot points that fell short, and of course that cameo by Oscar...

Matt ranks his top 7 horror movie hotties, specifically the nice ones!  Check out our youtube channel for all of our ranking videos and news commentary segments that haven't appeared in our audio feed. Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe!  Top 7 Hunks of Horror: Good Guy Edition! (video)

Wishes having tragic consequences is nothing new, but Curry Barker’s “Obsession” takes an especially extreme and disturbing approach to wanting someone to love you more than anything in the world. Tune in to hear our thoughts on which characters we sympathized with, the moments and one-liners we enjoyed most, and, of course, THAT scene — which we knew was coming but still managed to shock us.

In this news commentary, we talk about Obession director Curry Barker signing on to create a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film. Plus, we dive into the marketing for Scary Movie 6, an upcoming shark thriller, and the casting news for American Horror Story season 13.  Watch the video for this commentary:  https://www.youtube.com/@HappyHorrorTime

A true scream queen, Janus Blythe has appeared in numerous horror films, but none more celebrated than Wes Craven’s “The Hills Have Eyes.” Tune in to hear all about playing Ruby (the only compassionate member of Papa Jupe’s cannibal clan), what it was like working with three iconic horror directors — Craven, Brian De Palma on “Phantom of the Paradise,” and Tobe Hooper on “Eaten Alive” — and what s...

From surviving Muffy St. John’s prank in “April Fool’s Day” to battling a vengeful trickster in “Leprechaun,” Ken Olandt has made his mark in the horror genre — alongside some popular leading ladies. Tune in to hear all about making these two memorable horror films, what it was like sharing the screen with both Amy Steel and Jennifer Aniston, and of course we had to ask about appearing as male str...

In this news commentary, we discuss Melissa's Barrera's explosion Variety interview, the Kane Hodder casting news for Dexter: Resurrection season 2, the upcoming Blair Witch Project film, and the trailer for Evil Dead Burns. Plus, the sad news about Jonathan Tiersten.  Watch the video for this commentary:  https://www.youtube.com/@HappyHorrorTime

Damian McCarthy’s 2024 horror film, “Oddity,” sent a chill down our spines, so we were eager to check out his latest: this time about a hotel whose honeymoon suite is said to be haunted by a witch. Tune in to hear our thoughts on “Hokum” — from the visuals and settings that scared us most, to the character arc of Adam Scott’s Ohm, and some key insights from the Q&A we attended with the directo...

One, two, Freddy's coming for you! We've already ranked the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise on Happy Horror Time with Tim in the driver's seat, but this time Matt shares his ultimate ranking of the series. Check out our youtube channel for all of our ranking videos and news commentary segments that haven't appeared in our audio feed. Happy Horror Time Youtube Channel - Please Subscribe! 

Over the last century, mummy movies have taken many different forms. But “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” pushes this classic tale into full-on body horror territory. Tune in as we break down this modern reimagining — from the most explicitly gory scenes, to the moments that gave us serious “The Exorcist” vibes, and how it channels the same brutal style Cronin brought to “Evil Dead Rise.”

In this news commentary, it's all about upcoming horror releases! Don Mancini is working on a new Chucky movie and he intends to bring the franchise back to its roots. Final Destination 7, a Weapons prequel, and a new Longlegs film are on the way. And a couple of interesting trailers have dropped!  Watch the video for this commentary:  https://www.youtube.com/@HappyHorrorTime

Growing up, “Faces of Death” (1978) was that taboo VHS tape everyone talked about — infamous for supposedly showing real deaths and executions. Though it was eventually revealed to be fake, the fascination with watching tragic events feels even more relevant today. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the new “Faces of Death” — from the strong performances by Barbie Ferreira and Dacre Montgomery, to th...

We're traveling back in time as Tim ranks his Top 5 Horror Movies of 1996! This year brought us some unforgettable entries in the genre we love most, but it wouldn't be a Happy Horror Time ranking by Tim Murdock without a couple of somewhat obscure but personal favorites.  Check out our youtube channel for all of our ranking videos and news commentary segments that haven't appeared in our audio fe...

Although she wasn’t the final girl in this installment, Kerry Noonan played a character with final girl qualities as sweet and responsible camp counselor, Paula, in “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives.” Tune in to hear all about filming the sequel that revived Jason Voorhees, her thoughts on the film’s more self-aware, comedic tone, and the additional made-for-tv horror movie she starred in with...

In this horror news commentary we discuss the latest Scream 8 news! We also talk about the new Faces of Death film that's getting good buzz and positive early reviews, plus we give details on two upcoming shark movies films - "Thrash" which is about to hit Netflix and "Deep Water" directed by Renny Harlin and set to release next month.  Watch the video for this commentary to get the full experienc...