Doctor Horror

Why does a 20 year old director have us so excited for the future of filmmaking? Mark Pagán joins Anita to discuss Kane Parsons’ surprising rise to fame, the fun of seeing a horror movie at 9am, our least favorite thing about MRI machines, and why Backrooms stuck with us long after the movie ended. Follow below! Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorhorrorpod/ Anita on IG: https://www.in...

Note to self: Don’t trust magical wishes. Comedian Otto Fernandez joins Anita to discuss Obsession’s true villain: Bear, Inde Navarrette’s incredible face acting, what scenes audiences reacted to the most, Nikki’s strange loss of some but not all autonomy, and what should happen in the sequel (if there is one).  Follow below! Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorhorrorpod/ Anita on IG:...

Who else is obsessed with Widow’s Bay?! Writer and comedian Neil Casey joins Anita to discuss his creative process writing and acting on the show, why comedy and horror go so well together, his love of Stephen Root’s character Wyck, and the genius of Katie Dippold. They also dig into episode 3 and the lore behind the Sea Hag. Follow below! Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorhorrorpod/...

The Bone Temple has us feeling hopeful! Comedian Kenice Mobley joins Anita to break down their favorite moments from the film including Dr. Kelson’s scenes with Samson. They also discuss Jimmy Crystal’s connection to Jimmy Saville, whether or not they could kill a friend turned zombie, and Kenice pitches an idea for a 28 Years Later limited series continuation. Follow below! Show Instagram: https:...

Having hairy legs in the dead of New York winter is a gift! Author Melissa Lozada-Oliva joins Anita to discuss the inspiration behind writing “Beyond All Reasonable Doubt, Jesus Is Alive!,” growing up with a waxer mom, and the unforgettable coming of age werewolf film, “Wolf Girl.” They also dive into Melissa’s love of David Lynch and the joy of reading the Wiki page before watching a scary movie....

Lauren Passell is REALLY scared of Home Invasion Horror, and she wants Doctor Horror to figure out why! She joins Anita to examine some of the most terrifying home invasion films including Funny Games (1997), Funny Games (2007), Hush, Us, You’re Next, Wait Until Dark, and The Purge. They also discuss what they’ve learned from the genre and decide if that knowledge could actually save them in a hom...

Anita needs to talk about The Baldwins. Former neighbor of Alec Baldwin Sydney Battle joins the pod to explain why TLC’s The Baldwins is horror adjacent. They also discuss their shame around watching the show, their fascination with Hilaria Baldwin, and what should happen in season 2. Follow below! Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorhorrorpod/ Anita on IG: https://www.instagram.com/an...

Dropout's Jess Ross joins Anita to discuss what it’s like watching American Psycho as a teen versus in your thirties. They also open up about their relationships to money, countdown M. Night Shyamalan’s campiest films, and figure out how many rich people are getting away with murder.  Follow below! Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorhorrorpod/ Anita on IG: https://www.instagram.com/an...

Sometimes, the mind is its own haunted house. Yo Gabba Gabba writer Alrinthea Carter joins Anita to discuss her love of “Alien” and horror films that explore mental illness and trauma. They also decide which iconic horror villains could potentially take down the deadly extraterrestrial. Plus, Alrinthea makes a case for why Viola Davis should star in a space movie.  Follow below! Show Instagram: ht...

Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend co-host Matt Gourley joins Anita to discuss their shared love of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” and the joys of spying as a kid. Matt also breaks out his Jimmy Stewart impression and Anita reveals what she wants a nosy neighbor to catch her doing through the window. Later on, they theorize how Matt can re-enact his favorite scene from the film with his wife for their...

Would you keep your hospital underwear? Friend of the pod comedian Kenice Mobley and Anita swap scary, funny, and sometimes just plain weird hospital stories. They also discuss their favorite hospital scenes from Doctor Giggles, The Exorcist III, 28 Days Later, Scream 5, The Pitt, ER, and more. Follow below! Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorhorrorpod/ Anita on IG: https://www.instag...

What is it about horror that’s so soothing for some? Psychotherapist Melissa Stanger joins Anita to explain how scary movies can give anxious people a sense of control. She also shares her horror movie journey from watching less scary to “varsity level” horror films like Hereditary. Later on, they break down “The Blair Witch Project” and Anita discusses why it’s one of her top comfort films.  Foll...

Hereditary, Get Out, The Conjuring, and Presence. What do they all have in common? Actor and writer Tommy Do joins Anita to discuss how the unrealistic expectations of having a “traditional American family” creates a horror all its own. They also share what they loved about the film “Presence” and why not all ghost stories need to be scary. Follow below! Tommy Do on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

Notes: Vagina dentata, it’s real! Writer Amanda Lehr joins Anita to discuss why Teeth is the perfect film to watch when you’re feeling stressed about going to the gynecologist. She explains why body horror is cathartic as a chronically ill person and counts down her favorite werewolf movies. They also trade IUD insertion horror stories and break down Teeth’s infamous scene at the gynecologist. Fol...

Dementia: the scariest horror movie of them all. Journalist Sean Morrow joins Anita to discuss why The Taking of Deborah Logan is the perfect film to watch if you’ve lost or are losing a loved one to dementia. They also talk about horror video games, finding comfort in dark humor, and open up about their experiences caring for dads with dementia. No one should face this disease alone. If you're lo...

Maxine Minx is speaking words to live by. Actress Shakira Ja'nai Paye joins Anita to discuss why MaXXXine is the perfect film to watch when you’re feeling like you will not accept a life you do not deserve! They talk about the luxury of entitlement, how to fight imposter syndrome, and the importance of being fairly compensated. They also geek out over their shared love of The Descent and theorize...

Presenting the most ridiculous movie about an evil step father you’ve never heard of: Scream for Help! Other Men Need Help’s Mark Pagán joins Anita to discuss why it’s the perfect film to watch if you’ve got step daddy issues. He opens up about losing his own biological dad at 14 and how it felt to eventually gain a step dad. They also talk about the magic of voice-over in 80’s horror movie traile...

Need some good sleepy media in your life? Look no further! Girl God’s Grace Freud joins Anita to discuss why The Twilight Zone is the perfect show to watch before bed. They count down their favorite sleepy episodes including Perchance to Dream, To Serve Man, and Twenty Two. They also talk about the connection between Grace’s OCD and horror movies, alien encounters, and why it’s bad to watch TikTok...

High school sucks! Fangoria writer Jenika McCrayer joins Anita Flores to discuss why The Rage: Carrie 2 is the perfect movie to watch when experiencing teenage angst. They open up about regressing when visiting home, complicated mother/daughter relationships, and surviving high school when you’re not “popular.” They also describe how Carrie 2 scratches a nostalgic, late 90’s itch with a killer CD-...

Large leprechaun and Dr. Mittenhands and mutant tarantulas, oh my! Ghosts’ Betsy Sodaro joins Anita to discuss why Leprechaun 4 is the perfect movie to watch when you’re stuck in a rut. They also do a dramatic re-enactment of the Leprechaun 4 pitch meeting and decide what other movie franchises should go to space. Follow below! Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorhorrorpod/ Anita on IG...

Social media has created a MONSTER. Dane Stewart joins Anita to discuss how social networking sites have warped their brains, why being a teenager is harder now, and lessons learned from the 2014 film “Unfriended.” Dane also talks about life growing up with a twin brother and Anita has many questions. Can they read each other’s minds? Only about one specific thing, and the answer WILL surprise you...

We’re crazy for the current scream king of horror! Comedian Kenice Mobley joins Anita to countdown Dan Stevens’ sexiest and scariest horror moments in “The Guest” and “Abigail.” They also discuss Kenice’s horror comfort films including “Fright Night,” why MoviePass is a great investment when you’re unemployed, and the horror of live birth videos in high school. Follow below! Kenice on Twitter: htt...

What is it about found footage horror that feels so comforting? Dropout TV’s Oscar Montoya joins Anita for the very first episode of "Doctor Horror" to discuss why "Grave Encounters" is the perfect movie to watch when you’re feeling trapped. They also open up about going insane in spring 2020 and Oscar explains how ‘The Masked Singer’ became his entire personality. Follow below! Show Instagram: ht...

Doctor Horror is a mental health horror podcast providing scares for whatever ails you. Each episode, host Anita Flores and a guest pick a horror movie or series to match how they’re feeling. From low-budget leprechauns to murderous mommies, there's a monster for every mood. The first episode premieres on July 10th. Stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices