Scream Creeps

In this episode, the hosts discuss the recently released horror film Saw X. They provide background information on the film, including its connection to previous installments in the Saw series. The hosts also discuss the director, writers, and cast of the film. They share their personal connections to the cast members and highlight Tobin Bell's performance. The hosts discuss the production and rel...

The conversation methodically reviews various aspects of the movie, including favorite and worst kill scenes, the worst death in the movie, theories about Childs and the ending, discussion of special effects and John Carpenter's work, casting considerations, and other actors considered for roles. In this episode, the hosts discuss their thoughts on the movie 'The Thing' and express their excitemen...

In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their lack of connection with the main character and the cultural differences portrayed in the film. They also highlight the importance of family and relationships in the story. The third act is identified as the start of the climax, and the power of prayer is discussed in relation to the demon. The conversation briefly digresses to talk about th...

In this episode of Scream Creeps, the hosts discuss the movie The Nun 2. They start by watching the trailer and then share their initial reactions and expectations. They provide background information on the production of the film and discuss the plot and storytelling. The hosts also mention the post-credit scene and speculate about the future of the franchise. They talk about the visuals and scar...

The conversation revolves around the movie Poltergeist and covers various aspects such as relating to the characters, the consistency of the characters, the success of the movie, analyzing the characters' choices, the realism of the movie, discussion of other horror movies, a recommendation to watch Poltergeist, and upcoming review of 'Heir of the Witch'. Chapters 00:00 Relating to the Characters...

In this episode of Scream Creeps , Jeremy and Josh return to discuss the viral horror sensation Terrifier 2 . Following up on their review of the first film, the hosts dive into the 2022 sequel that shocked audiences and became a massive box office success (earning $15 million on a $250k budget). The conversation is dominated by the film's extreme gore, which the hosts agree far surpasses the orig...

In this episode of Scream Creeps , Jeremy and Josh return to review the 2016 cult horror film Terrifier . This marks their first foray into the franchise before tackling the viral sensation Terrifier 2 . The discussion focuses on the film's gritty, low-budget aesthetic (reminiscent of 80s grindhouse cinema) and the terrifying silent performance of Art the Clown. Josh compares Art's silence to a mi...

In this episode of Scream Creeps , Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine return after a hiatus to review the 2022 psychological horror hit Smile . The team is unanimous in their praise, calling it arguably the creepiest movie they’ve watched for the podcast so far. The discussion centers on the film's effective use of sound design and cinematography to create a constant sense of dread. Josh highlights the "par...

In this episode of Scream Creeps , Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine dive into The Black Phone , the supernatural horror thriller directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Ethan Hawke. The crew is nearly unanimous in their praise, rating the film a 9 or 10 out of 10. They discuss how the film, despite its low budget (~$16-18 million), delivers high-quality scares and a compelling story. The conversation ce...

In this episode of Scream Creeps , Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine tackle Scream (2022), the fifth installment in the franchise and the first not directed by the late Wes Craven. The crew discusses how this "re-quel" balances nostalgia with a new generation of victims. The conversation highlights the updated opening scene involving Jenna Ortega and a landline (in 2022?), the return of legacy characters S...

In this episode of Scream Creeps , Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine wrap up their coverage of the Netflix Fear Street trilogy with Part Three: 1666 . The crew agrees this is the strongest entry in the series, praising how it ties all the loose ends from 1994 and 1978 together in a satisfying conclusion. The discussion explores the unique format of the film, which spends the first half in 1666 explaining t...

In this episode of Scream Creeps , Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine continue their journey through the Fear Street trilogy with Part Two: 1978 . Released shortly after their review of 1994 , the team dives into this prequel/sequel that pays heavy homage to classic summer camp slashers like Friday the 13th and Sleepaway Camp . The discussion focuses on the shift in tone from the 90s mall setting to the 70s...

In this episode of Scream Creeps , the team takes a detour from their "Science of Scare" list to dive into Netflix's Fear Street Part One: 1994 . Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine explore the first installment of the trilogy based on R.L. Stine's book series. The hosts praise the film for its 90s aesthetic, noting the spot-on soundtrack and mall setting (reminiscent of their own teenage years). Josh highli...

In this episode of Scream Creeps , Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine return after a hiatus to tackle the 2021 slasher Halloween Kills . While not part of their "Science of Scare" countdown (yet), the team felt compelled to review this polarizing sequel just days after Halloween. The discussion centers on the film's massive shift in tone from the 2018 reboot, moving from suspense to all-out warfare. The gro...

In this episode of Scream Creeps, the team takes a break from their "Science of Scare" countdown (where #27 would have been Annabelle , which they already reviewed) to tackle the newly released The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It . Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine dive into the third installment of the main franchise, debating if it’s the strongest entry yet. Unlike the haunted house formula of the pre...

In this episode of Screen Creeps, Jeremy, Josh, Joe, and special guest Dad (Paul) tackle #28 on the "Top 35 Scariest Movies According to Science": the original 1980 slasher Friday the 13th . The team dives deep into the film that spawned a massive franchise, debating whether it truly qualifies as "horror" or if it sits firmly in the "slasher" sub-genre. The discussion highlights the film's humble...

In Episode 13 of Scream Creeps , Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine tackle #29 on the "Top 35 Scariest Movies According to Science" list: the 2007 Spanish horror film The Orphanage ( El Orfanato ), produced by Guillermo del Toro. While the movie is widely praised for its emotional depth and storytelling, the crew debates whether it truly belongs on a list of the scariest movies ever made. The hosts are unan...

In Episode 11 of Scream Creeps , Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine continue their countdown of the "Top 35 Scariest Movies According to Science," landing on #30: the 2013 sci-fi horror Dark Skies . The crew debates whether this film even belongs in the horror genre or if it's strictly a sci-fi thriller reminiscent of Close Encounters of the Third Kind . The discussion is lukewarm at best. While Jeremy appr...

In Episode 12 of Scream Creeps , Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine head to the Australian outback to review the 2005 horror film Wolf Creek , which lands at #31 on the "Top 35 Scariest Movies According to Science" list. The crew debates whether the film's realistic, gritty approach to violence makes it a terrifying masterpiece or just a cringe-worthy slog. The discussion centers on the film's infamous "hea...

In Episode 10 of Scream Creeps , Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine (briefly) dive into number 33 on the "Top 35 Scariest Movies According to Science" list: Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 masterpiece, The Shining . The crew debates whether the film is a story of a man driven mad by isolation or if the supernatural forces of the Overlook Hotel were in control from the start. The hosts praise Jack Nicholson’s iconic...

In Episode 9 of Scream Creeps , Jeremy, Josh, Aaron, and Elaine continue their journey through the "Top 35 Scariest Movies According to Science," landing on #34: Jordan Peele’s 2017 hit, Get Out . While the film is critically acclaimed, the Scream Creeps crew debates whether it truly belongs on a list of the scariest movies ever made. The discussion focuses on the film's strength as a psychologica...

In Episode 8 of Scream Creeps , the crew—Jeremy, Josh, and Aaron—shift gears from The Conjuring Universe to tackle the "Top 35 Scariest Movies According to Science" list. First up is the #35 entry, Takashi Miike's 1999 cult classic Audition . While legends like Quentin Tarantino and Rob Zombie praise it as a masterpiece, the Scream Creeps hosts have a very different take. The group universally pan...

In Episode 7 of Scream Creeps , the crew—Jeremy, Josh, Aaron, and Elaine—wrap up the current chronological watch of The Conjuring Universe with 2016’s The Conjuring 2 . Set in 1977, this film brings Ed and Lorraine Warren to Enfield, London, to tackle one of their most famous cases. The hosts are nearly unanimous in their praise, with many ranking it as one of the best, if not the best, in the fra...

In Episode 6 of Scream Creeps , the crew—Jeremy, Josh, Aaron, and Elaine—tackle the controversial entry in The Conjuring Universe: The Curse of La Llorona . Set in 1973 Los Angeles, this film often sparks debate about its place in the franchise timeline, but the hosts dive right in, examining its loose connections via Father Perez and a familiar-looking Annabelle doll. The review is mixed, with th...