After The Scream with Chris & Jess

Send us Fan Mail Leviticus might be one of the boldest horror films of the year—but is it actually scary? In this spoiler-free review, I break down why Leviticus is much more than a traditional horror movie. Directed by Adrian Chiarella, this slow-burn psychological horror explores love, desire, religion, repression, and identity through one of the most original horror concepts in recent years. I...

Send us Fan Mail Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man has finally dropped its first trailer, and this thing looks absolutely insane. In this reaction and breakdown, we take a look at the new trailer for Ice Cream Man , Eli Roth's upcoming horror film that turns a childhood staple into pure nightmare fuel. Between the creepy ice cream truck, the over-the-top violence, and an army of murderous kids, t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of After the Scream, we're reviewing The Backrooms, the feature film debut from Kane Parsons. Based on the viral internet phenomenon, The Backrooms takes viewers into a surreal labyrinth of liminal spaces, distorted memories, psychological horror, and nightmare-like imagery. While some viewers may love its unsettling atmosphere, dreamlike storytelling, and emo...

Send us Fan Mail Chris from After the Scream reviews Exit 8 , the new psychological horror film based on the viral Japanese indie horror game. This isn’t your traditional horror movie filled with jump scares and nonstop gore. Exit 8 is a slow, tense, atmospheric horror that forces you to pay attention to every detail. In this review, Chris breaks down why Exit 8 feels almost interactive, how the r...

Send us Fan Mail Curry Barker’s Obsession completely caught us off guard. This is easily one of our favorite horror films of the year and one of the most intense indie horror experiences we’ve had in a long time. From the unpredictable jump scares, disturbing atmosphere, incredible sound design, and raw emotional tension, this movie kept us uncomfortable from beginning to end. Curry Barker deliver...

Send us Fan Mail Is Hokum actually one of the best horror movies of the year… or just all atmosphere and no story? Chris and Jess break down the latest horror release starring Adam Scott, diving into the film’s creepy atmosphere, slow-burn tension, confusing narrative, and why the character work left us completely disconnected. While the movie looks great and builds some solid unease, we couldn’t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down Lee Cronin's The Mummy and why it feels so off from what you’d expect. Instead of a traditional mummy movie built around mythology and curses, this leans heavily into possession horror, feeling closer to films like Evil Dead Rise and The Exorcist.  We talk about how the movie focuses more on being gross and uncomfortable than on actually being s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of After the Scream , I review Faces of Death (2026) —a film I didn’t expect to like, but ended up finding surprisingly effective.  Directed by Daniel Goldhaber and co-written with Isa Mazzei, the film stars Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, and Charli XCX, and follows a content moderator who begins uncovering disturbing videos tied to the infamous 1978 original. ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with filmmakers Brian Hanson and Charles Bunch , the creators behind the Syfy horror film The Bunker. They take us inside the making of their film, from the early concept to the harsh realities of bringing an indie horror project to life. We dive into the challenges of independent filmmaking, the creative and logistical hurdles they faced, and how they...

Send us Fan Mail Chris and Jess review Ready or Not 2 —the sequel nobody asked for… but one we actually had a blast with.  With Samara Weaving back and absolutely killing it again, plus the original directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett returning alongside writers Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy, this sequel keeps the same chaotic energy—even if the story didn’t really need to con...

Send us Fan Mail In this review of Dolly , I break down why this gritty, grindhouse slasher worked so well for me. With strong Texas Chain Saw Massacre vibes, a disturbing new killer, and a raw 1970s-style aesthetic, this film feels like a throwback to when horror was simple, brutal, and effective. I talk about what makes Dolly stand out—from its uncomfortable atmosphere and practical gore to its...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of After the Scream , we break down Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! — and let’s just say… we did not walk out feeling the same way. Set in a stylized, gothic 1930s Chicago, the film follows Frankenstein’s Monster (Christian Bale) as he convinces a scientist to resurrect a murdered woman ( Jessie Buckley ) as his companion. But when the Bride awakens with her own wil...

Send us Fan Mail SCREAM 7 REVIEW | Nostalgia vs Substance? Is the Satire Still There? Chris and Jess are divided. In this episode of After the Scream , we break down Scream 7 and the big question surrounding the franchise right now — is it still sharp satire, or has it become the very thing it used to mock? Jess felt the nostalgia worked. The callbacks, the legacy energy, and the return to familia...

Send us Fan Mail In this review of Cold Storage (2026) , we break down the new horror-comedy starring Liam Neeson and Joe Keery and ask a bigger question: Do horror comedies actually work? Cold Storage follows two night-shift employees trapped inside a self-storage facility after a decades-old government experiment — a fast-mutating parasitic fungus — escapes containment. What starts as strange al...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we sit down with filmmaker, writer, director, and producer Trent Duncan to talk about his latest film, Axes and Os , dropping on Amazon and Apple this weekend. From crafting a Valentine’s Day horror film to creating a Galentine’s film project, Trent breaks down how he essentially made two films from one bold concept.  As a film professor, he gives us a full-on mastercla...

Send us Fan Mail In this review of The Strangers: Chapter 3, we’re split. Jess enjoyed it, while I didn’t connect as much. The film has some strong, brutal moments , solid performances, and is shot really well, but messy writing, pacing issues, and unnecessary story choices hold it back.  It leans into a darker, more twisted relationship angle that works in moments but doesn’t feel needed overall....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of After the Scream, I break down Sam Raimi’s latest film, Send Help — a wild, darkly funny survival thriller that blends horror and comedy in a way only Raimi can pull off. I talk about the great acting by Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien , the movieis well-shot cinematography, and the tense power struggle between the two leads that kept me unsure who to root for....

Send us Fan Mail Osgood Perkins is one of the most divisive voices in modern horror — and that’s exactly why we had to talk about him. In this episode, Chris and Jess break down why Perkins’ films feel so different from everything else in the genre. From The Blackcoat’s Daughter to I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House , Longlegs , and The Keeper , his movies trade jump scares for atmosphe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of After the Scream with Chris & Jess , we dive into The Keeper , a slow-burn, atmospheric horror film that sparked a very different reaction between the two of us. Chris really connected with this one. It’s a quiet, thoughtful, and emotionally heavy film that leans more into mood and meaning than jump scares. Jess, on the other hand, didn’t feel the same way,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of After the Scream with Chris & Jess , I break down one of the more surprising HORROR films to come along recently . It’s creepy, intense, and genuinely scary at times—while also clearly pulling inspiration from some truly iconic horror and sci-fi films . I talk about what works, what doesn’t, and why certain moments really got under my skin. From the tension...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of After the Scream , we review We Bury the Dead , a newer horror film that leans hard into atmosphere, grief, and the emotional fallout of a world shaped by mass death. This is a slow-burn, character-driven story where the real horror isn’t monsters or nonstop violence, but the quiet weight of loss and the struggle to keep going when hope feels buried.  We discuss...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of After the Scream , we count down our Top 8 Horror Films of 2025 —and yes, some of these picks might seriously surprise you. This year’s list highlights not just big titles, but a strong wave of first-time indie horror filmmakers who took bold creative risks and left a real mark on the genre.  We talk about the films that stuck with us, sparked debate, and proved...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After the Scream with Chris & Jess (formerly Horror Comedy Hangout )! Same great podcast, now with a fresh name, where we bring you fun interviews, honest reviews, and all the latest in horror . Whether it’s shocking new releases, hidden gems, or cult classics, we break it down, share laughs, and keep the conversation spooky and fun. Support the show Follow us at  h...

Send us Fan Mail Chris and Jess break down Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025), a remake that genuinely surprised us and ended up being one we really loved.  We dig into what works, how the story approaches its characters and themes, and why this version feels different from what people might expect going in.  The conversation looks at the film’s choices, including its tone and ending, and why those...

Send us Fan Mail THE UGLY STEPSISTER Review | Body Horror, Fairy Tales, Beauty Standards In this episode, Chris and Jess dive deep into The Ugly Stepsister (2025) — the disturbing, Norwegian body-horror reimagining of the Cinderella fairy tale. Is beauty a curse ? And what does this film reveal about the pressure placed on women’s bodies ? Directed by Emilie Blichfeldt in her first feature film ,...