Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad

In this episode the Teens discuss the history of vampires and how they went from queer coded villains to teen dreamboats. Plus: expect a few tangents to discuss Supernatural and Hannibal . Wanna connect with the show? Cory: @gorycoryhorror Léna: @erichithos Music Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy"  Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at  anatomyofascream.com  and f...

Let’s talk about sex, baby! In this episode, Nichole Goble explores the very complicated ways that disabled characters in horror – villains and camp counsellors alike - are allowed to express sexuality.   Then she connects these themes to one of her favorite sexy films: David Cronenberg’s Crash.   Follow Nichole on Twitter at @NicholeInDC or email bodiesofhorror@gmail.com .    Intro and outro musi...

In episode four of The Thing From Another Medium , Adam and Maeve discuss Mary Lambert’s Pet Sematary , the 1989 adaptation of another one of Stephen King’s classics. Also discussed: beige walls, ghost pals, and how people just age differently these days. Follow your hosts on Twitter: @AdamBumas @iamasomething Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at  anatomyofascream...

In this week’s episode, host Richard Niles opens the file on Henry Watkins of Norma, Oklahoma, whose life was changed forever one night when he got up to use the restroom, only to find a face in the bathroom staring back at him. A face… with no person attached... Follow Justin Yandell and Chris Vander Kaay on Twitter: @justyandeli and @ckvanderkaay. Thanks to Valeska Griffiths for the artwork and ...

In the penultimate episode of HISC, Princess, Adam, and Dana talk about the bevy of new, modern queer horror. Queerness takes on much more complexities in these films. They have the range! Featured films are: Stranger By the Lake Knife and Heart Black Swan Velvet Buzzsaw Contracted The Babadook Follow your hosts on Twitter: Dana Piccoli:  @danapiccoli Adam Sass:  @TheAdamSass Princess Weekes:  @pr...

Today’s episode is all about nostalgia and the philosophy behind the podcast! Jessica addresses some questions she gets about the show and where she wants to go next. She discusses her vision of a show that’s all about discovery, exploration, and the future. Topics include: the desire never to be a gatekeeper, the importance of reevaluating books you loved as a child before you recommend them to c...

Every other week, The Scream Teens, a couple of horror-obsessed teens, discuss the history of horror and its societal impacts. For their first episode, Gory Cory and Lena explain their zombie apocalypse plans and question the role zombies play in media. Wanna connect with the show? Cory: @gorycoryhorror Léna: @erichithos Music Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy"  Discover more fabulously spooky An...

Join co-hosts Gory Cory and Lena, a couple of horror-obsessed teens, as they discuss the history of horror and its societal impacts. This limited series will delve into the origins of monsters like zombies, vampires, and werewolves, as well as how (and why) they've changed through the years. Wanna connect with the show? Cory: @gorycoryhorror Léna: @erichithos Music Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shim...

We’re letting the freak flag fly with a discussion of Tod Browning’s 1932 film, Freaks . Incredibly controversial upon its release, it has left an indelible impression on pop culture and the horror genre – but did it have an impact on the perception of individuals with disabilities? Freaks  is the rare film where disabled actors are at forefront of a story that uses the setting of a sideshow to ho...

In the third episode of The Thing From Another Medium , Adam Bumas and Maeve McGee discuss Kimberly Peirce’s Carrie , the 2013 adaptation of the classic Stephen King book that’s been greatly overshadowed by Brian De Palma’s 1976 version. Also discussed: blood coagulation, digital photography, and a legend among New York pizza restaurants. Follow your hosts on Twitter: @AdamBumas @iamasomething Dis...

In this week’s episode, host Richard Niles explores the story of Madeline Hendricks of Erickson, Ohio, whose struggle dealing with an infestation spreading through her home… leads to the discovery that it may have spread through her family as well. Follow Justin Yandell and Chris Vander Kaay on Twitter: @justyandeli and @ckvanderkaay. Thanks to Valeska Griffiths for the artwork and Drew Pidgeon fo...

Today’s episode is all about young adult ghost stories! Host Jessica Scott discusses two recent favorites: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas and The Dark Beneath the Ice by Amelinda Bérubé. She discusses the value of queer representation in fiction, what subgenres she wants to cover next, and the insidiousness of the moody teenage girl stereotype. Topics include: the validity of showing emotion, the b...

Are you ready for Freddy? In this episode, we will be examining three different characters with disabilities from three different entries in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise - specifically entries 4, 5 and 6 - and getting into the fear of disability. Follow Nichole on Twitter at @NicholeInDC or email: bodiesofhorror@gmail.com . Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair”...

For their second episode, co-hosts Adam Bumas and Maeve McGee discuss Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds , the adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s 1952 short story that is commonly held up as an example of his best work. Also discussed: British sensibilities, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a certain “so-bad-it’s-good” cult favorite. Follow your hosts on Twitter: @onelilgreenman @iamasomething Discover more fa...

Today’s episode is all about middle grade ghost stories! Jessica returns to her favorite age range and subgenre to look at two very different graphic novels: Camp Midnight by Steven T. Seagle and Jason Adam Katzenstein, and Sheets by Brenna Thummler. She discusses why ghost stories are so popular, what kids’ books can teach adults about grief, and why you don’t have to go to a Scottish castle to f...

Sibling relationships are already complex, and disability can add another layer to that. We’ll be looking at 1989’s Pet Sematary 1982’s Basket Case to examine some ways disability can impact the dynamic between ourselves and our siblings. Additional reading (if you’re interested): Siblings of Children with Disabilities: “What about me?” Enhancing the lives of siblings of children with disabilities...

Welcome to The Thing From Another Medium , a show about “cross-gender” film adaptations of horror stories, where co-hosts Adam Bumas and Maeve McGee talk about books, movies, LGBTQ+ stuff, and more! In the first episode, Adam and Maeve discuss Susanne Bier’s Bird Box , the adaptation of Josh Malerman’s 2014 book that took Netflix by storm in 2018. Also discussed: Adam’s favorite boy, film tax cred...

Coming out of the closet can be a nightmare, y'all. The Horror is so Queer gang explores their own queer nightmares and films where the dreamworld takes center stage and reality isn't always what it seems. Freddy gets meta in Wes Craven's New Nightmare , things get Lynchian with Fire Walk with Me and Mulholland Drive , and of course, that infamous scene in Don't Look Now . Discover more fabulously...

Changing it up just a bit for this episode, Nichole is looking at the world of THE PURGE films and examine how individuals with disabilities are part of the vulnerable groups of citizens targeted during the annual event. And what about folks that happen to survive the night? She’ll also be looking at parallels of the ongoing pandemic and how it’s impacted individuals with disabilities (in severe i...

Dive down the rabbit hole with a new episode all about the never-made film adaptation of the horror video game American McGee’s Alice. Find out how Wes Craven, Natalie Portman, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and writer John August ( Go, Big Fish ) nearly got involved in a gothic horror retelling of Alice in Wonderland for Dimension Films. We’re all mad here… about this movie never getting made. Follow the...

Dana, Princess, and Adam are back from hiatus! It's a new year and things are queerer than ever. In this episode the gang delves into the queer world of werewolves with films like An American Werewolf in London , The Wolfman , Gingersnaps , and a grab bag of other lovely lycans. Team Jacob, y'all. Media covered: An American Werewolf in London The Wolfman Gingersnaps Jack and Diane Buffy the Vampir...

Today’s episode is all about YA slashers! Jessica dives deep into a single book today: Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare. She discusses the novel’s political implications and asks readers to let her know if she’s secretly an old woman yelling at kids to get off her lawn. Topics include: the politics of the slasher rules, the joys and sorrows of social media, authentic teen voices, and how Final...

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Massacre: a film franchise so nice that Nichole has to feature it twice. This episode  isn't focusing on the man behind the mask, though; instead, Nichole is talking about one of her favorite characters - not just in horror, but of all-time : FRANKLIN! Her mission for this episode: convince listeners that Franklin’s reputation isn’t necessarily earned. Will she succeed?...

Josh gets literary with a series of mini dives into never-made Stephen King film and TV adaptations. Learn all about the lost adaptations of Stephen King’s The Jaunt, The Dark Tower, Revival, The Tommyknockers, and The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon .  There are other worlds than these… where hopefully some of these SK adaptations actually got made. Follow the Podcast: @DevelopmentHell on Instagram @De...

Host Joe Lipsett is joined by Gena Radcliffe, writer for  The Spool and co-host of the uproarious  Kill By Kill  podcast, to discuss her favourite horror film, An American Werewolf In London . Follow the show and guest: Joe:  @bstolemyremote Gena: @porcelain72 / genaradcliffe.com /  The Spool /  Kill By Kill Podcast Anatomy of a Scream:  @aoas_xx Visit  Anatomy of a Scream  for reviews and editori...