Horror Dads

The Horror Dads are joined by their friends from Malden Street Films.  The idea of “Based On A True Story” in the Horror Genre has mixed opinions - some see it as a gimmick, some see it as an opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the fear.  The group discusses the idea of “Based On A True Story” while discussing the Malden Street Product team's new film called How To Drag A Body which is...

The Horror Dads probe their way through a catalogue of 10 excellent Alien Horror Films.  Though some of these selections feel they may be from another planet, John and Jamie work to select a set of 10 eclectic films spanning across six different decades to represent a full breadth of styles. This sub-genre of horror is exciting to explore as the battle to save humanity can be a scary thing, and al...

The Horror Dads are joined by their new friend Tim Walsh, owner and operator of the respected horror apparel brand, Body Count Clothing . A key element of the Body Count brand is developing apparel concepts centered around the towns that we have all come to know and love in prominent horror franchises.  Tune in for an interview where Tim discusses his brand, his inspiration, his family, and weighs...

The Horror Dads are honored to be rejoined by artist, musician, friend, and fellow Horror Dad, Matty Ryan Tobin for the honorary 100th Episode.  Matty joins John and Jamie in the midst of the spooky season to discuss another set of Hidden Horror Gems.  The group digs deep and collects 9-films that live outside of the limelight, but that are still worth a watch.  This is the second edition of Hidde...

The Horror Dads are thrilled to honor the Halloween Season with Part IV of the annual Love Letter To Fall episode. As a precursor, you do not need to listen to the previous three episodes to enjoy this one. John and Jamie are rejoined by their dear friend Justin Carolyne to discuss the season, and talk through some of the best Halloween Costumes worn in Horror Movies.  The episode focuses on 9-fil...

The Horror Dads are joined by Casey Polomaine, Co-Founder of the Creative License Theater in New York. Casey and the Horror Dads focus on the best Long Takes in Horror History. Curious as to what a Long Take or Long Shot is? Here’s a quick explanation: Long Takes are shots that exceed the conventional duration (i.e. super long, uninterrupted takes.)  Looking to skip the Introduction and get direct...

The Horror Dads are thrilled to be joined by actor, Mike Vaughn, who plays the voice of the Brandon James killer in the Scream Television show. Mike talks through the Scream TV Show production and shares interesting insight into the industry through the lens of an accomplished voice actor. In addition to the Scream TV Show, Mike has been involved in countless other productions - tune in to learn m...

The Horror Dads are joined by author and artist, Cameron Roubique to talk through Summer Camp Horror. Cameron has written seven novels, his first series, Kill River , takes place at a Summer Camp in the 1980's. Tune in as John and Jamie talk to Cameron about his process, 80's nostalgia, and some of the important films that inspire his work. Interested in skipping the introduction and getti...

The Horror Dads tackle a truly frightening prompt and deep dive into an unsettling subgenre - Social Media Horror. Tune in as the Horror Dads discuss 10 Social Media Horror Films that will make you question every friend request, every like, and every share!

Tune in as the Horror Dads discuss 10 Iconic Horror Directors. John and Jamie review the standards that these iconic filmmakers have worked to establish, or redefine, as well as some of the prolific films that were produced under their leadership. Interested in skipping the introduction and getting right to the content? Find some time stamps below if you'd like to skip around: What we've b...

Grab your sweatbands and exercise socks as the Horror Dads are joined by filmmaking duo, Angie and Paul, of A&P Productions to discuss their new film, Murdercise . Angie and Paul are an Indie filmmaking team and have created Indie Horror features such as Slashlorette Party, Streets of Vengeance, and Cinco De Mayo . The Horror Dads and the A&P team talk through the filmmaking process, the c...

The Horror Dads discuss 10 Road Trip Horror films just in time for the 4th of July holiday weekend.  Load up the car, and listen in as we cover Road Trip Horror Films from all over the globe. Hitting the open road with friends, family, or even on your own, lends a sense of freedom, and a sense of adventure.  What happens when that adventure turns sinister?  See what the Horror Dads have to say abo...

The Horror Dads have the distinct pleasure of interviewing Adam Marcus - Writer, Producer, and Director, who directed the ninth installment of the Friday the 13th franchise, Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday.   Adam is an award-winning NYU Graduate with decades of experience, and a passion that cannot be described in words.  Tune in for some incredible insight on Adam’s experience working with...

The Horror Dads are joined by Writer / Producer / Director, Anthony DiBlasi, who has directed some Horror-Dads-favorites such as Last Shift and Malum. Tune in as Anthony discusses his experience in making these films, as well as others such as Dread, Cassadaga, and Extremity. Anthony also reflects on his time working with Clive Barker, and talks through his love of the genre. John and Jamie gain i...

The Horror Dads are honored to interview award-winning Producer / Writer / Actor / Director, Josh Ruben. Josh's first feature film, Scare Me , debuted at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, and his sophomore directorial contribution, Werewolves Within , is a favorite of John and Jamie's. Josh has interacted with many other titles in both the Horror and Comedy genre - see his full catalogue HE...

The Horror Dads are thrilled to be joined by Screenwriter, Director, Producer, and fellow Horror Dad, Joshua Hull. Most recently, Josh wrote the screenplay for the Shudder film, Glorious, directed by Rebekah McKendry. Whether you are an industry-affiliate, or the everyday film-viewer, Josh is a wealth of knowledge for anyone that follows the horror genre.

Rainy days inspire us to seek comfort - so grab your favorite blanket, and tune in as the Horror Dads dedicate an episode to Rainy Day Horror Films. Whether these are films saturated with rainfall, or are simply movies that we feel compelled to watch during a downpour, the Horror Dads cover 10-films that are must-watches for you during Mother Nature's next squall.

The Horror Dads do a deep dive into a formative decade for the Horror genre - the 1990's.  The mid and late 90's saw a resurgence of popularity in the Horror genre, largely due to Scream, but the Horror Dads take this episode to review the decade as a whole.  This episode focuses on one film from each year of the 90's.  Most fan-favorites and obvious picks are not represented on the...

The Horror Dads are joined by their friend and fellow Horror Dad, Mike D’apice, creator of the Whiskey Morgue brand. In addition to being a Horror Dad, Mike’s Whiskey Morgue project has a segment on Rue Morgue TV and produces thoughtful and engaging content on all things horror. The group uses this episode to discuss the inspiration behind Whiskey Morgue, but also spends time discussing the idea o...

The Horror Dads are joined by Director, Actor and Producer Drew Marvick to discuss Drew's catalog of Horror Films.  John and Jamie get a chance to pick Drew's brain on titles he has directed such as Pool Party Massacre and 13 Slays Till X-Mas, as well as other titles he has been involved with like The Barn 2, Slashlorette Party and Murdercise. Drew is a true fan of the genre and a fellow Horr...

The Horror Dads are joined by their new friend Dan Kern of Dirty Gnome Studios. Dan is a sculptor and toy maker with an artistic knack focused on dolls, specifically in the Horror Genre.  After an interview and discussion with Dan about his process related to sculpting and toy making, the group discusses some of the most prominent and terrifying Dolls in Horror films, and the films in which t...

Tune in as the Horror Dads cover 10 Cursed Horror Objects, and the horror films in which these objects were represented.  The horror genre does an exceptional job of giving life to inanimate objects to drive storylines, emanate fear, and create conflict.  Join John and Jamie for an episode that will cause you to think twice about the mundane and common items you see every day. 

Tune in as the Horror Dads cover their favorite horror films in a year that will probably be talked about for decades. 2022 revealed some of the genres most exciting new films, and narrowing down to just 10 proved to be difficult.  Join John and Jamie as they count down a collective Top-10 to wrap up the year. 

The Horror Dads are rejoined by their friends Lance and Stephen of the horror apparel brand, Toxic Coffin.  John and Jamie chat with Toxic Coffin about Holiday Horror films and about our collective must-watches as we dive deeper into the month of December.  Check out Toxic Coffin's apparel HERE . 

The Horror Dads are thrilled to be joined by Lauren Marie-Taylor, who starred in Friday the 13th Part II (1981) and Girls Nite Out (1982).  John and Jamie chat with Lauren about her experience in the industry, and about the perception of horror in the 1980's.  Lauren shares some exciting stories about working with other Hollywood greats, and the group has a comprehensive discussion about...