The Horror Lab

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 requires two episodes--so here we go! Join them in the Horror Lab as they explore some deeper themes, including a few "out there" theories. This is a fasc...

Welcome to the Horror Lab, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! In this episode, Will and Chris explore "what if A24 won the rights to the Halloween franchise?" and offer a few co-host theories on possible storylines. A slightly different approach than normal, this episode see Chris and Will talk through an expanded universe, Michael Myers as a metaphor, and the possibility that D...

Welcome to the Horror Lab, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! In this episode, Will and Chris dissect a beautiful horror movie--you read that right--The Sixth Sense. A movie about relational trauma wrapped up in a ghost story, M. Night Shayamalan's directorial debut was a masterpiece--and currently sits at #5 in Will's T25! Join Will and Chris as they explore movie themes, consi...

WE'RE BACK IN THE LAB! Join Will and Chris as they turn on the lights, dust off The Horror Lab, and jump into an interesting discussion about atmospheric horror. Some of the best horror movies do a terrific job of setting up the viewer, not with explicit jump scares, but through sound editing, score, lighting, and more. And sometimes the best horror movies are those where you don't quite see monst...

Welcome to the Horror Lab, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! In this episode, Will and Chris explore deeper themes in Us and The Wailing! Both movies are modern horror classics which explore deep societal and personal issues such as faith, privilege, injustice, and more! Join Will and Chris as they dive deeper into both movies! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Maschine Follow The Ho...

Join Will and Chris in The Horror Lab as they discuss and dissect the best in horror television! It's always fascinating when two friends who love different styles of horror come together to explore their personal favorites--and while there is some overlap in their preferences, by-and-large their favorites are vastly different. You won't want to miss this discussion! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Ma...

Join Will and Chris in The Horror Lab as they discuss writing a horror novel with Danny Tse, author of "Spiral: The Descension of Charis Cross." Listen as they explore the ins and outs of writing a horror story/novel, the joy of seeing your creative world come to life, and tease a World War Z movie review (which is upcoming)! You won't want to miss this discussion! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Masc...

Join Will and Chris in The Horror Lab as they explore an absolute horror classic--Ridley Scott's, Alien! Before the franchise became primarily science fiction, the original was a bona fide horror movie. With a claustrophobic setting and atmosphere, the film ratchets up the tension until it (literally) bursts! Join them as they consider themes, screenwriter intent, feminism, and more. You won't wan...

WE'RE BACK IN THE LAB! Join Will and Chris as they turn on the lights, dust off The Horror Lab, and jump into a wild and strange and crazy horror movie--Onibaba. This one is considered a classic, and in lots of ways, it absolutely is. But, it's also a strange and wild ride for the duration. Less a horror movie built on jump scares or overt horror, this one uses lighting, shadow, and score to creat...

Join Will and special guests Matt and Hannah from Horror Hour with the Hanna's as they discuss a terrific and underrated horror movie--Shutter Island! When you think of Leonardo DiCaprio, it's likely horror movies don't come to mind; but, back in 2010 he starred in a tense and atmospheric horror film. Join Will, Matt, and Hannah as they explore themes, and dive deep into one of the best book-to-fi...

Welcome to The Horror Lab, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! In this episode, Will and Chris give you their "Gut Reactions" to two recent horror movies--Exorcist: Believer and Godzilla Minus One. Rather than a deep dive into movie themes, they'll give you their initial gut reactions to each movie! Join Will and Chris--you won't want to miss it! Intro/Outro Music by Defekt Masch...

Welcome to the Horror Lab, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! In this episode, Will and Chris dissect one of the best horror movies in recent memory--Us. An absolute banger from Jordan Peele, this movie is layered like an onion! Join Will and Chris as they peel back (pun intended!) the thick layers to extract the subtle and not-so-subtle themes, consider the brilliance of Jordan...

Welcome to the Horror Lab, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! In this episode, Will and SPECIAL GUEST HOST Jonathan WK dissect a pretty terrific horror movie--Barbarian. This one grew on Will--loved it the first time, hated it the second, loved it the third. Jonathan is a screenwriter who brings a unique POV to filmmaking, storytelling, and more. Listen in as Will interviews Jon...

Welcome to the Horror Lab, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! In this episode, Will and Chris dissect a hilarious (and, at times, cringy!) movie--Tim Burton's, Beetlejuice! Even though it may seem like it, this one isn't a kids movie--but it is a pretty terrific dark comedy horror. Join them in the Horror Lab as they consider themes, explore Tim Burton's visionary filmmaking gif...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! In this episode, Will and Chris explore (no pun intended) a classic found-footage horror film: The Blair Witch Project! One of the most influential horror films in recent memory--and a huge catalyst for EVERY found footage movie of the past 20+ years--this one is more style than substance. Join them in the Hor...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! In this episode, Will, Chris, and special guest Johnny Woo dive into inarguably one of the WORST horror films of all-time: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey! This one is bad...bad! Join them in the Horror Lab as they laugh their way through this film. In fairness, the practical effects in this low-budget film w...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! In this episode, Will and Chris explore a terrific and disturbing horror movie--Misery! This is the first Stephen King film adaptation we've reviewed and it's arguably the best one. Oh, and Kathy Bates absolutely crushes her role as sociopathic "caregiver", Annie Wilkes! This one sits at #9 in Will's T25, and...

Welcome to the Horror Lab Podcast, where we dissect the best in horror movies each week! In this episode, Will and Chris explore a truly disturbing and terrifying film--Saint Maud! A truly elevated horror experience, Rose Glass' directorial debut was a tense and tragic journey into the depths of despair and madness. This one sits firmly at #7 in Will's T25, and could go higher! Join 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...

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 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 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 Music by Defekt Maschine Follow Th...

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 and extract various themes, and discuss a theory or two! In this episode, Will and Chri...