Bloody Disgusting Podcast

THE GRUESOME TWOSOME IS BACK! (Massive shoutout to listener Izzy for giving us the best name ever!) This week we're switching things up. No deep dive, just Zena and your pal Shelby in their element, and honestly? This might be our most fun episode yet. Here's what we're getting into: the two dig into their childhood fears and yes, it gets chaotic! From there the girls dish out their latest horror...

Get ready for a mini deep dive featuring a haunted red house AND Shelby bullying you! Quick question before we get into it: when you think of summer-themed horror, what's the FIRST thing that comes to mind? This week Zena and Shelby are diving into the classic black-and-white psychological noir horror THE RED HOUSE (1947) and this one has EVERYTHING. Mystery, a family hiding a dark secret, forbidd...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Torchbearer Sauces, because nothing pairs better with possession, paranormal chaos, and religious secrets than pure, unfiltered heat! Tune in because we're cracking open the supernatural horror movie STIGMATA (1999), and trust us, this one gets under your skin. Frankie Paige (Patricia Arquette) has no strong religious beliefs…until she starts experiencing viole...

Divorce has never been scarier! This week, things get MESSY. And we mean that literally. Zena and Shelby are diving deep into the psychological horror masterpiece POSSESSION (1981), directed by Andrzej Żuławski! A movie about divorce, despair, and whatever that thing is in the bathtub. If you've seen it, you know. If you haven't…buckle up! And speaking of things falling apart, this episode is spon...

Happy June, you beautiful creeps! And Happy Pride Month! We're BACK and crawling out of the coffin just in time for summer screams. First up, our resident SCREAMBOX expert Tony Wash rises from the depths to drop some seriously exciting news. This October, SCREAMBOX is unleashing an all-new original unscripted series, YOUR DEAREST DARKEST FRIEND WITH YOUR HOST TED RAIMI. That's right, THE Ted Raimi...

This week, Zena sits down with the incredibly talented Joe Swanberg, director, producer, writer, editor AND actor, for a conversation you don't want to miss! Joe is one of the founding forces behind the mumblecore movement, and 20+ years into his career, he's showing no signs of slowing down. From manning every corner of film production to opening his very own video rental store on the outskirts o...

It's that time again, Talk or Torch is BACK! Zena and Shelby are putting their taste buds (and their sanity) on the line with another round of horror trivia featuring the fiery hot sauces from Torchbearer Sauces. And let's just say... Torchbearer is NOT playing nice this month. Tongues are burned, things get heated, and somehow ham becomes a topic of conversation. Don't ask! Once they survive the...

The sun is out. The wildflowers are blooming. Three girls walk into the Australian bush and simply...don't come back! This week, Shelby dresses up as a student at Appleyard College, and together with Zena, they take a deep dive into PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK! The 1975 Peter Weir film that has been unsettling audiences (and cobnfusing them beautifully) for fifty years! Is it horror? Is it a mystery? I...

Did you miss us? We took a little break last week, but Zena and Shelby are back and getting bloody again! But this time...they're getting controversial. A listener recommendation sparked this week's topic: unpopular horror opinions. Zena and Shelby are pulling back the curtain on the movies and takes that might raise some eyebrows. These are the movies that weren't quite their speed and the opinio...

This week, Zena and Shelby bring you a jam-packed episode soaked in blood, ambition, and Hollywood horror! First up, we sit down with directors and writers Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer, the twisted minds behind STARRY EYES! They dig into the film's dark origins and tease what terrifying projects they have coming next. Then, SCREAMBOX programmer Tony Wash joins the chaos to give us a heads-up on...

Short films, big scares...what could go wrong? This week, Zena and Shelby are diving into short horror movies handpicked by YOU, our amazing listeners! Watch along as they react in real time to some unsettling shorts. No spoilers, just pure unfiltered reactions. And yes, after Shelby's little bullying session, the duo makes it up to listeners by answering YOUR horror-related questions! The shorts:...

Which horror movie would be the absolute WORST to actually live through? Zena and Shelby kick off this episode with the question we're all secretly afraid to answer and they have some very strong opinions! But this week, instead of a deep dive into one film, the two are pulling back the curtain on something they've been quietly building: She Screams: Women in Horror! Their hand-curated collection...

Have you checked out CRAZY OLD LADY, aka VIEJA LOCA (2025) yet? Zena and Shelby dive headfirst into this tense, slow-burn psychological horror that seriously gets under your skin! It’s a tight, one-location indie that wastes no time trapping you in a deeply uncomfortable nightmare. Trust us, it lingers! The setup sounds simple…until it’s not. Pedro gets a desperate message from his ex asking him t...

Writers and Directors Matt Devino and David Yohe sat down with Shelby to talk all about their latest feature THE DÆMON! Don't miss The Dæmon available on Screambox now! Find more from the cast and crew: // Follow The Dæmon \\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaemonmovie/ // Follow Matt Devino\\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devocam/ // Follow David Yohe\\ Instagram: https://www.insta...

Something is lurking in the footage…and once you see it, it’s already too late. Zena and Shelby dive into BODY CAM (2020), with Mary J. Blige leading as a cop investigating a brutal murder who starts noticing something seriously off in the body cam footage. What starts as a routine case spirals into creepy visions, bad energy, and the growing feeling that something supernatural is targeting her en...

Expect ancient monsters, questionable decisions, and plenty of laughs as they break down this campy '80s horror! This week, Zena and Shelby are joined by returning guest Tony Wash, Director of Programming & Original Productions at SCREAMBOX, for a St. Patrick’s Day edition of Talk or Torch sponsored by Torchbearer Sauces! But this time inspired by the gloriously bizarre 1986 cult creature feature...

Pig Hill is one of the most gruesome rides you'll go on this year, it's full of a darkness you'll never see coming! Shelby got to sit down with four of the minds behind the madness: Director Kevin Lewis, Screenwriter Jarrod Burris, Executive Producer Ted Watts, and Actor Olivia Allen. Don't miss Pig Hill available on Screambox now! Find more from the cast and crew: // Follow Olivia Allen \\ Instag...

Ever wondered what it’s like to get trapped in a haunted asylum with no way out? We’re about to find out! Ghosts, time distortion, haunted asylums, and cannibal chaos! Zena and Shelby are joined by the Hometown Ghost Stories crew for paranormal survival tips, rapid-fire horror questions, and a deep dive into the found-footage supernatural GRAVE ENCOUNTERS (2011). It’s about to get haunted, horrify...

This week’s episode is sponsored by CWA Wealth Advisory. Because while the Le Domas family chose demonic asset management, Shelby and Zena are choosing something far more responsible… calculating the insurance payout on their demise! That’s right! The two are saying “I do” to chaos as they dive into READY OR NOT. But this isn’t just a horror breakdown. It’s a full-on insurance audit for every sing...

Zena chats with Miguel Torres Umba, the powerhouse performer behind Ben in PRIMATE, directed by Johannes Roberts. An actor, director, and movement specialist known for his intensely physical performances, Miguel breaks down what it took to land the role and fully transform into Ben, from the grueling prep to unleashing that raw, animalistic energy on screen. Tune in as we dive into behind-the-scen...

In this week’s episode, Zena and Shelby are joined by the dynamic duo Tammy Reese and LaKisa Renee of the Tales From The Media podcast to dig into one deliciously disturbing question: Why are we so obsessed with horror? From the adrenaline rush of being scared to the comfort of controlled chaos, the crew unpacks why we love fear so much. Is horror actually therapeutic…or are we just emotionally se...

If you love neon dread, practical carnage, and throwback terror with heart, this episode is for you! Zena cranks it up with BLOOD BARN director and writer Gabriel Bernini and writer Alexandra Jade for a blood-soaked deep dive into their ’80s horror roots, the chaos of indie filmmaking, and how they resurrected the raw spirit of grindhouse slashers for a new generation. They talk gateway horror fil...

This week, Zena and Shelby are joined by Tony Wash, Director of Programming & Original Productions at SCREAMBOX, for our monthly game of Talk or Torch! Our signature horror trivia showdown is back and every wrong answer brings the heat…literally. Plus, Tony drops exclusive details on what’s hitting SCREAMBOX in March, so stick around for a sneak peek at the terrifying titles you won’t want to miss...

Put on your detective hats and grab a slice of bread, it's time for this week's Bloody Disgusting podcast! This week Zena and Shelby are joined once again by the show's producer Pacific Obadiah! In celebration of this week's sponsor, Gamefly, it's video game week! They discuss DUCK DETECTIVE: THE GHOST OF GLAMPING as well as share what they've been playing lately, all available on GameFly! Think N...

Zena chats with Emma Higgins, writer and director of the horror-thriller SWEETNESS. A story about teenage misfit Rylee, a troubled rock star, and some seriously intense choices. Tune in as we dive into Emma’s decade-long journey bringing SWEETNESS to life, the music, style, and tiny details that make the movie unforgettable, Rylee’s choices, and why we empathize with her… plus plenty more! SWEETNE...