The Horror Lab

Join Will and special guest, Josh Bell, host of the terrific podcast, Real Reel Talk Horror, as they dissect an all-time horror classic, The Shining A somewhat controversial horror movie, this one is multilayered and threatens to pull you into a deep rabbit hole! Join them in The Horror Lab as they explore themes, the differences between the novel and movie, pay homage to Shelley Duvall, and more!...

TWO WEEKS IN A ROW! Join Will and Chris as they dissect one of the most hyped horror movies in recent memory--Nosferatu! It's important to say up front that both Will and Chris loved this movie; but, part of what we do in the Horror Lab is to explore both the good and bad of a film--and while Nosferatu is a beautiful and unsettling film, there are some problematic aspects! Join us as we dissect th...

WE'RE BACK IN THE HORROR LAB! Join Will and Chris as they turn the lights back on in the lab, dust off the examination table, and dissect a truly bleak, empty film--We Need to Talk About Kevin. This one is a tough watch--it makes you squirm, cringe, and alternate between empathy and anger for everyone involved. A different type of scary, We Need to Talk About Kevin forces you to consider the cause...

CELEBRATING E50 OF THE HORROR LAB! Join Will as he shares his updated Top-25 Horror Movies of All-Time! A few have burst into the rankings, and a few have been pushed out--and more than a few have changed positions! Which movies were a surprise to you? Which were ranked too high? Which were ranked too low? Which should have been left off? Which should have made the list? Email your thoughts to hor...

Join Will and Chris as they dissect a terrific horror film, Godzilla Minus One. By now, we all know Godzilla; but this film is a beautiful retelling of the iconic Kaiju! Join them in The Horror Lab as they explore themes, discuss the heart and emotions of the film, and show appreciation for a new Godzilla classic! You won't want to miss this discussion! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow...

Join Will and special guest, Josh, from The Evil Deaths Podcast as they dissect an all-time horror classic, Child's Play. An influential slasher, this one spawned a number of sequels, a remake, and a television series; but the original is where it all began! Join them in The Horror Lab as they explore themes, wax nostalgic about...nostalgia, and dive deep into a terrific horror movie! You won't wa...

Join Will and Chris--and special guest, Johnny Woo--as they dissect what has become a horror classic, Saw. A fast-paced, gritty slasher, this one spawned 9 sequels. In an era where decent horror movies were hard to come by, James Wan and Leigh Wannell struck gold when they introduced the world to the sadistic Jigsaw. Join them as they explore themes, consider the "morality" of the movie, and dive...

Join Will and Chris in The Horror Lab as they dissect one of the best horror-type movies of all-time, Se7en. A gritty crime-thriller with horror (and horrifying) elements, this one sticks with you long after the credits roll. And, it just recently moved into hallowed ground--the #1 horror movie of all-time (according to Will). Join them as they explore themes, discuss the nihilistic nature of the...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will each week as he explores the depth of horror movies and extracts various themes, and discusses a theory or two!  THANKS FOR TUNING IN FOR THE FIRST-EV...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies and extracts various themes, and discusses a theory or two! This week, Will and Chris d...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies and extracts various themes, and discusses a theory or two! This week, Will and his bro...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies and extracts various themes, and discusses a theory or two! This week, Will and Chris d...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris p...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris d...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris j...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris j...

CONTENT WARNING: HEREDITARY, AND THIS EPISODE, DEAL WITH SENSITIVE ISSUES SUCH AS FAMILY TRAUMA, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUICIDE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Joi...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris t...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris t...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris e...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris--...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris e...

CONTENT WARNING: THE BABADOOK, AND THIS EPISODE, DEAL WITH SENSITIVE ISSUES SUCH AS GRIEF, TRAUMA, MENTAL HEALTH, AND MORE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! Horror movies are a great viewing experience--most are just downright fun to watch! But the best horror movies also communicate deep themes and ideas. Join Will and Chris each week as they explore the depth of horror movies, extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chris e...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! In this episode, Will and Chris dive into arguably the most influential horror film--and films, in general--of all-time--Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho! This one sits at #22 in Will's T25 and is a T5 movie for Chris, as well! One episode isn't enough time to cover a masterpiece, so we're going to do it in two parts...