Mostly Horror

Hey Horror Fans! This week on Mostly Horror , we welcome back the incredible CJ Leede, author of Maeve Fly and now American Rapture . In this conversation we dive deep into the timely themes of her latest work—a novel that explores the raw and terrifying consequences of political and social powers and pressures, especially as they impact women. The conversation couldn’t have come at a more potent...

Hey Horror Fans! In this week’s episode, we sit down with writing and directing duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the creative minds behind some of horror’s biggest recent hits. You’ll know them as the writers of A Quiet Place , the movie that made silence terrifying, and as the talents behind Haunt and The Boogeyman . All of which we chat briefly about before diving into their latest project, Heret...

Hey Horror Fans! It’s Halloween Special Part 2 time here at Mostly Horror! Steve and Sean kick things off with the latest horror news, diving into exciting updates on Aliens and Predators and what’s next for these legendary franchises. Then, Steve takes the reins solo for a chilling interview with Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills! In their conversation, Spencer opens up about his early days in ho...

Happy Halloween Horror Fans! In this spooky episode of Mostly Horror, Steve and Sean kick things off with some unexpected celebrity encounters. Then of course they dive into some things you probably already know, covering Stephen King's Fairy Tale adaptation, Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming American Psycho film, and Blumhouse’s controversial partnership with Meta AI. Sean then puts on his tin foil hat...

Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean are joined by directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch for a deep dive into their chilling films Starry Eyes and the 2019 remake of Pet Sematary . In this episode, we explore their unique path into the film industry, what it was like to adapt one of Stephen King's most haunting stories, and the cult status Starry Eyes has achieved in the indie horror sce...

Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean sit down with director Michael Felker to dive into his debut feature Things Will Be Different —a captivating exploration of time travel, family, and life’s more cynical truths. In this episode, Michael unpacks the logic of time travel and how it shapes the story, while also touching on the film's deeper themes of hope, disillusionment, and family relation...

Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean are joined by director Greg Jardin and actor David Thompson to dive into their latest film, It's What's Inside—a one-of-a-kind comedy-thriller that's as visually stunning as it is darkly hilarious! In this episode, Greg and David share insights into the film's daring visual style, which draws from horror but flips it on its head to create something totall...

Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean bring you two exciting interviews for the highly anticipated and somewhat controversial Speak No Evil! First up, director James Watkins joins the show to discuss his career in horror, with films like Eden Lake and The Woman in Black. He also delves into the fun and intriguing challenge of putting a fresh spin on the Danish cult hit Speak No Evil, offering...

Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean are joined by the legendary Halle Berry and visionary director Alexandre Aja to discuss their thrilling new film, Never Let Go. In this exciting interview, Halle and Alexandre delve into the depths of horror as a genre, the challenges and rewards of working with child actors, and the importance of exploring the authenticity of characters in storytelling....

Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean welcome back the incredible Paul Tremblay to the podcast! In his return, they dive into Paul’s latest works— Horror Movie: A Novel and his eerie short story collection, The Beast You Are . Together, they explore the creative process behind crafting both novels and short fiction, with plenty of chilling insights into the psychological and ambiguous horrors...

Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean are joined by the incredibly talented brothers Max and Sam Eggers (Brothers of Robert Eggers) ! They sit down to talk about their chilling new film, The Front Room , diving into everything from their childhood ghost encounters to the deeply personal experience of caring for their ailing grandfather—a profound influence that seeps into the haunting atmosph...

Hey Sinners! This week, Steve and Sean are joined by the amazing director Mikael Håfström! They dive deep into his latest film Slingshot and explore the intense psychological thrills that make it a must-watch. But that’s not all—they also discuss that one time Anthony Hopkins was dishing out exorcisms out of his home in The Rite andddd return to the haunted halls of the Dolphin Hotel and its infam...

Hey Sickos! This week Steve and Sean are joined by Toby Poser and John Adams, the heads of The Adams Family, known for their eerie and punk rock DIY horror films! We dive into their latest film Hell Hole (premiering on Shudder August 23rd) and chat about everything from crafting chilling atmospheres on a budget to the family dynamic that fuels their creativity. Plus, we get into their band Hellben...

Hey Monster Hunters! This week Steve and Sean are joined by author, cryptozoologist and over all hunter of odd and peculiar things J.W. Ocker. They talk about everything from Space Clams to cursed objects, Penis Museums, Mothman Poetry, Edgar Allen Poe, how we as a society have lost the very important art of scarring the absolute hell out of children and so much more! What you got something better...

Hey friends! This week on Mostly Horror, Steve takes the reins for a solo interview with writer/director Tilman Singer to discuss his new film, Cuckoo ! (Don't worry, Sean is still here to hang out before and after the interview, so you won't miss him too much.) Cuckoo is a wild ride that showcases Tilman's incredibly unique imagination and Steve dives deep into the process behind creating such a...

Hey Sinners! This week Steve and Sean are joined by writer and director Daniel Kokotajlo about his new film Starve Acre staring Morfydd Clark (Saint Maud) and Matt Smith (Doctor Who). They chat about everything from deep religious trauma and the various ways we cope with grief to the process of adapting such an introspective novel and how Matt Smiths hair seems to have a mind and will of its own!...

Hey Freaks! This episode is an ODD one to say the least.. This week Steve and Sean have two separate interviews with three of the wonderful folks behind the newly released and very spooky tale known as Oddity. First they chat with the stars of the film Carolyn Bracken (You Are Not My Mother) and Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody) about their experiences lending their talents to this haunting story; Th...

Hey Freaks & Geeks! This week Steve and Sean chat about some unfortunate news both in the passing of the iconic Shelley Duval and the recent accusations against author Neil Gaiman. On a brighter note Laika Studios is branching out into live action as well which could be interesting! Then our hosts jump into the film everyone has been buzzing about.. LONGLEGS! Did Maika Monroe ever get things sorte...

We will not accept a life we do not deserve!! And neither should you! This week Steve and Sean take a retrospective look back at the first two films of Ti West's trilogy and consider the journey as a whole with the recent release of MAXXXINE! How is her adult entertainment industry career treating her? Is she a fan of Giallo films? Did the Bates family open an Air BnB? Exactly how many degrees is...

Steve and Sean chat about some updates to upcoming flicks (Peep that Nosferatu Trailer though??) Then they do a breakdown and share some thoughts about the newly released A Quiet Place: Day One annnndd finally have a chat about In A Violent Nature since everyones talking about it! Come get your weekly doze of horror news and join us in this strange double feature! Follow Us on Social Media: Instag...

Mostly Horror fans, we meet again! In this episode of Mostly Horror, we're thrilled to welcome Michael Sarnoski, the brilliant writer and director behind the critically acclaimed film "Pig" and the highly anticipated "A Quiet Place Day One," hitting theaters on June 28th. Join us as we delve into Michael's creative journey, exploring the unique challenges and triumphs of working with real cat acto...

Hey there, you Mostly Horror lover/supporter! This week Chelsea goes crazy with the first line of the description and Steve and Sean chat with director Ariane Louis-Seize about her new feature film Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person. You won't want to miss this vamp-tastic episode! Episode Highlights: Discussion of this week's horror news, including the Mostly Horror guest crossov...

What's up Mostly Horror-inos! This week Steve and Sean dive into the creative intersection of horror and art with Morgan Peterson, a professional glassblower featured on Season 4 of Netflix's "Blown Away." Morgan shares insights into her artistic journey, the intricacies of glassblowing and more fun stuff that will blow you away! Episode Highlights: Discussion of this week's horror news, including...

Hey Mostly Horror-ites! Join us in this spine-tingling episode as we delve into the eerie world of horror filmmaking with the talented Thea Westerdahl. Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Thea makes her feature film debut with Handling the Undead , a highly anticipated horror movie distributed by Neon, premiering on June 7th. Episode Highlights: Exclusive Interview with Thea Westerdahl: Discover Thea's jou...

Hey Mostly Horror fans! In this episode, Steve and Sean chat with the incredible Tony DiTerlizzi. We dive into his experiences co-creating the "Spiderwick Chronicles" and talk about everything from his inspirations and favorite monsters to his upcoming projects. Which fjord is best?! Breakdown: [2:10] Ari Aster Hansel and Gretel discussion [6:25] Jason Universe updates [12:12] John Squires' articl...