Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast

We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Speak No Evil to see what will gaze back. Josh Huff, from https://falsesense.bandcamp.co... , joins us to talk about creating new music with friends & its mental health benefits. Plus, we talk about upcoming James MacAvoy remake, lessons we learned from the movie, the lasting impact of trauma and much more.  If you or someone you know is reading this...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s Alien: Romulus to see what will gaze back. Derek Nowak, from https://www.somuchhopeburied.c... , joins us to discuss the latest entry in the Xenomorph saga. In this episode, we’ll discuss our full thoughts on the film including Fede’s signature gore, our franchise ratings & more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2017’s Alien: Covenant to see what will gaze back. Independent filmmakers https://www.instagram.com/leox... & https://www.instagram.com/toms... join us to talk about their latest projects & their https://www.facebook.com/event... . Plus, we discuss the philosophical nature of Covenant, its homoerotic undertones & much more. If you or someone...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2012’s Prometheus to see what will gaze back. The father of the franchise, Ridley Scott, returns to explore the origins of where everything began. We are joined by Turkey Sharks creator and writer, Josh Nealis, to talk about his latest comic, their kickstarter and the other books he’s written over the years . In addition to his comic, Josh joins us to discuss the di...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1998’s Alien Resurrection to see what will gaze back. Speaking of resurrections, out of the ashes, Shawn “The Wanderer” Davis returns to the world of Victims and Villains on a special episode. In this episode, Josh continues with his hot topics, the crew discusses the value of popcorn flicks and much more. Plus we have music from The Contactees and Platitudes . If y...

We’re staring into the abyss of the films of this year’s Fantasia Festival. Mark, Billy and Josh sit down to discuss the following films: The Beast Within, Berta, Cuckoo, Dark Match, Dirty Bad Wrong, Faces, Fish Out of Town, Hell Hole, Hell is a Teenage Girl, Hollywood 90028 (1974 Restoration), Infinite Summer, Kryptic, Me and My Victim, The Old Man and the Demon Sword, Self Driver, Silent Planet...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1992’s Alien 3 to see what will stare back. Mark is locked away in cryo sleep & we are joined by Brandon Wright, from https://www.breachthesilence.c... & https://www.wrightliveevents.c... , to discuss the third entry into the Alien franchise. Find out what we had to say, or didn’t have to say, about this movie’s legacy, mental health & more....

We’re staring into the abyss of 1986’s Aliens to see what will stare back. While Josh is locked away in cryo sleep, our friend Andy Mavra from Love What I Love Podcast joins to talk about a franchise milestone in James Cameron’s iconic follow-up. Check out what the gentlemen had to say. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1979’s Alien to see what will stare back. Our friend, Zambies , joins us as we kick off another new series to discuss the influential film, Alien. In this episode, we dissect everything from the film’s lasting influence on pop culture and other science fiction films to the mental health advantages and importance of self-care and more. If you or someone you know is r...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s MaXXXine to see what will stare back. All roads eventually come to an end and for us, Ti West and Mia Goth this is the end of our XXX trilogy series. Hope, from https://linktr.ee/biohazard_le... , joins us to talk about her show, favorite gags, the battle between freedom and censorship & more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and s...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s Pearl to see what will stare back. Before their was Maxine, there was Pearl & in this origin story podcast we’re joined by Canadian musician Harley Olivia to talk about her music & the challenges of creating music as a solo artist. Additionally, we talk about how isolate affects mental health, escapism & more. If you or someone you know is reading...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2022’s X to see what will stare back. Ti West takes us back to the 1970s for a throwback slasher with some surprising depth. Friend, author and podcaster, Kelly Reynolds , to talk about her latest book, Hit It & Quit It.. In this episode, we address the thin line between horror and romance, the mental health behind aging & much more. If you or someone you kn...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’sThe Coffee Table to see what will stare back. The first Horrific Hope Film Festival selection to get its own podcast and it is a doozy. In this episode, the gentlemen tackle the themes of toxic relationships, the importance of healthy relationships, worst fears and of course, the film that Stephen King described as one of the darkest films he’s ever seen. Plus...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2001’s Brotherhood of the Wolf to see what will stare back. The gang travels back to 1763 to hunt for the “beast” with guest Dennis Robinson. Dennis is the creator behind the independent comic, Lycan( https://www.hiveheadstudios.co... , to discuss the book, attempt to make sense of this cult classic and more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1996’s The Frighteners to see what will stare back. Long before Peter Jackson ever gave us Middle Earth, he gave us weird little horror movies like The Frighteners. Smash Cosplay () joins us to talk about COSPLAY WORLD, ( https://www.cosplayworldrichmo... , how the film speaks on grief & much more! Plus, we have music from Lilah Moons ( https://soundcloud.com/li...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2015’s Green Room to see what will stare back. We got a last-minute gig with an unexpected, and uncomfortable, twist to it as we discuss this punk rock showdown with So Much Hope, Buried ( https://linktr.ee/somuchhope) . In this episode, we’ll discuss the new album from the band, the shocking nature of Green Room & more. If you or someone you know is reading...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1988’s Killer Klowns from Outer Space to see what will stare back. Kristen Noriega ( https://www.instagram.com/kristinnoriega) , writer-director behind last year’s short film When You’re Gone, joins us to talk about the parallels between her film and the cult classic. In this episode, we get captured into the cotton candy cocoons to talk how the future of the the cl...

We’re staring into the abyss of this year's Salem Horror Fest to see what will stare back. Join us as we navigate through the depths of independent cinema with reviews of Sigil, Livescreamers, Young Blondes, Stalked and Murdered, Black Lake: Director’s Cut, It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This, The Vizitant, Faceless After Dark, Sins of the Father, Purgatory Jack, & Sweet Relief. Check out more...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1968’s Planet of the Apes to see what will gaze back. Griffey & Heath, of Misfit Parade ( https://www.misfitparade.net/) , join us to dive into their insane process of filmmaking. In this episode, we’ll discuss the prolific influence of the franchise, information suppression, the multifaceted nature of the narrative and much more. If you or someone you know...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2024’s The First Omen to see what will gaze back. Have we found a bright spot in an otherwise dead franchise? Josh, Mark & Billy debate the film’s ties to the original films, possible sequel ideas, Mark’s love of musicals & more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please rea...

We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s The Omen to see what will gaze back. In the era of horror remakes, Damien and Robert Thorne were left out. Julia Stiles & Liev Schreiber unite to recreate this horror classic. How does it stand against the original? Is it worthy of the Thorne legacy? Or just another forgettable remake? Find out in this brand new episode. If you or someone you know is...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1991’s Omen IV: The Awakening to see what will gaze back. The big-screen adventures of Damien Thorne come to the small screen in this fourth entry into the series. If the screen is smaller does that also signify that the quality diminishes as well? We get a new Anti-Christ in this one; how does she compare to Damien? Find out in this episode. Get your tickets to Hor...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1981’s The Omen III: The Final Conflict to see what will gaze back. Jason Zink, the director behind the Horrific Hope Film Festival official selection looky-loo, joins to talk about this experimental film. In this episode, we discuss the charisma of Sam Neill, the mental health of legacy, the impact of art on your mental health and more. Get your tickets to Horrific...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1978’s Damien: Omen II to see what will gaze back. Writer-director of the Horrific Hope official selection, The Lurker, joins us to discuss his movie & how it seems to social media and mental health. In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the sequel to The Omen, the Anti-Christ and much more! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggli...

We’re staring into the abyss of 1978’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers to see what will gaze back. A milestone in the making as we celebrate our first triple-digit episode & we enlisted the help of our friends over at Love What I Love Podcast ( https://www.youtube.com/redire... , Wine & Warpaint ( https://www.wineandwarpaintban... & Saint of Pine Hills ( https://saintofpineh...