That Was Pretty Scary

JLB is joined by Janecka Olen from the Scream Queen Podcast to unwrap all the folk horror and mental health themes in the 2019 Ari Aster film 'Midsommar'! -- Follow Janecka Olen on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

JLB is joined by his friend and one of the stars of Mortal Kombat II (which is in theaters now!), Ludi Lin! They talk about the importance of representation, showing up for one another and Ludi talks about playing Liu Kang and what we can expect from MKII!! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

50 First Dates is known as a sweet rom-com from the mid 2000s. But today JLB is joined by his good friend and comedian extraordinaire Lauren O'Brien for the inaugural episode of the TWPS spinoff '...but make it a horror movie!" to turn the beloved rom-com into the horror movie it may have always been! -- Follow Lauren O'Brien on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow...

JLB deep dives into Emilie Blichfeldt's "The Ugly Stepsister" and all of it's societal messages.  Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JLB is joined by Meredith Alloway, the writer/director of "Forbidden Fruits' a movie being described as 'The Craft' for Gen Z. Meredith talks about the genesis of the idea, getting producers Mason Novick & Diablo Cody on board and all of the themes present throughout the film.  Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

JLB is reunited with his friends and Malignant castmates GEORGE YOUNG (Kekoa Shaw) and MICHOLE BRIANA WHITE (Regina Moss). The three of them revisit the film together, reminisce about filming and George pitches a Malignant sequel idea! -- Follow George Young on Instagram Follow Michole Briana White on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram...

JLB is joined by Elm Street Expert Diandra Lazor to talk all things A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master! Quite possibly the greatest part four in cinema history!   -- Follow Diandra Lazor on Instagram Follow Diandra Lazor on TikTok Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

It's only fitting that on its 40th Anniversary year, that JLB cover the 1986 gem 'April Fool's Day' on April Fool's Day! A horror film that was perhaps too clever for its own good?  Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

JLB is joined by friend of the podcast Sarah Nicklin to discuss the Philippou brothers 2025 film 'Bring Her Back'.  Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JLB revisits the 2019 gem 'Ready or Not' and unravels all of the themes within it!    Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JLB sits down with Amy Wang, the writer/director/producer of 'Slanted', a movie that stars Shirley Chen, Maitreyi Ramakrisnan and McKenna Grace. Amy shares behind the scenes stories of conceptualizing the film and all the context that'll give you a deeper appreciation of it. "SLANTED' is in theaters NOW! -- Follow Amy Wang on Instagram Follow Slanted on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on In...

We're heading to Camp Crystal Lake circa 1980! JLB is joined by his friend and horror expert Meagan Navarro from Bloody Disgusting to talk about the movie that jumpstarted the 80s Golden Era of Slashers! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

JLB sits down with the director/writer/producer and lead actress of the zombie rom-com 'Didn't Die', Meera Menon and Kiran Deol. The film is discussed as well as the importance of Asian American representation. Meera also talks about losing her home in the Altadena fires just weeks before the Sundance Premiere. The backstories for these two are beautiful and so is the film. -- ABOUT "DIDN'T DIE" D...

In honor of the last day of Black History Month, TWPS presents this conversation between JLB and best selling author & historian Michael Harriot (author of 'Black AF History'). JLB and Michael talk about the history of Blaxploitation Horror and Black History in regards to cinema.  Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an...

In the conclusion of the Blaxploitation miniseries, we take a look at modern Black horror movies and trace them back to the lineage of Blaxploitation. -- Special Thanks to Michael Harriot (Author of Black AF History) for lending his voice and knowledge to this. Follow Michael Harriot on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted b...

The Gorge was one of the best films of 2025. So why aren't more people talking about it? JLB breaks it all down! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Part III of the Blaxploitation miniseries we look at films like Blacula, Ganja & Hess and Sugar Hill; and explore the messages they were sending. -- Special Thanks to Michael Harriot (Author of Black AF History) for lending his voice and knowledge to this. Follow Michael Harriot on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by...

DEATH NAME is a Korean American horror movie that released on Tubi recently. JLB sits down with the writer Regina Kim to talk about the script writing process and the importance of Korean American representation in horror. -- DEATH NAME is AVAILABLE NOW on Tubi! Follow Regina Kim on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Si...

Happy Valentine's Day, Scaries! JLB loves yall so much that he just had to do a special Valentine's Day episode covering the 2001 gem 'Valentine' and celebrate its 25th Anniversary.  Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

In Part II of the Blaxploitation Horror mini series we talk about where the name Blaxploitation came from and what implications came with it. -- Special Thanks to Michael Harriot (Author of Black AF History) for lending his voice and knowledge to this. Follow Michael Harriot on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplec...

JLB is joined by relationship expert Sabrina Zohar to analyze the love story in the beloved 2013 horror rom-com 'Warm Bodies'! -- Sabrina Zohar is a multi-faceted force guiding individuals to success in the entrepreneurial space, fashion, podcasting and media, and of course, the intricate world of love and relationships. For more information visit her Official Website. Follow Sabrina Zohar on Inst...

In honor of Black History Month, this is the first of the 4 part miniseries (of minisodes) on Blaxploitation Horror. Before the Blaxploitation era took shape in the 1970s, the groundwork was already being laid out for years. -- Special Thanks to Michael Harriot (Author of Black AF History) for lending his voice and knowledge to this. Follow Michael Harriot on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary...

Cannibal Mukbang is everything you hope it'll be and one of the best movies of 2025 you may have missed. JLB talks with the writer/director/producer of the film, AIMEE KUGE, about the film and all things horror! -- Cannibal Mukbang is AVAILABLE NOW on TUBI! Follow Aimee Kuge on Instagram Follow Cannibal Mukbang on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody...

Welcome to the new era of That Was Pretty Scary! The name is the same and so is the deep love for horror; but this marks a new chapter with a new vibe, a new look and an expanded TWPS universe. Now is the time, more than ever, to stay scary! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

It's JLB's Birthday Week! And he's celebrating his 42nd rotation around the sun by revisiting this 1981 cult slasher classic! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.