Donna Tha Dead Podcast

On this episode, I'm kicking off Noirvember with Cast a Deadly Spell (1991). This HBO original film combines film noir, horror, fantasy, comedy and the eldritch tales of the Cthulu mythos. In this timeline of 1948 Los Angeles, magic and mythological creatures are common. Phillip Lovecraft is the detective on a case to find a stolen rare book, the Necronomicon. Dames, vampires, demons and Old O...

On this episode, I'm closing out Blacktober with the Ryan Coogler directed horror film, Sinners (2025). Horror, hoodoo, the Jim Crow South, community, vampires and a whole lot of sinning in this one. When twin brothers return to their hometown, they are confronted by a supernatural evil that requires a community of friends and family to fight and survive. Spoiler free and full of vampires. The...

On this episode, I have another film in my Blacktober series to discuss and it is Justin Tipping's HIM (2025). A sports horror flick that asks what are you willing to sacrifice to become the GOAT? A young up-and-coming football player is tasked with that question when he's invited to train with his idol at a remote compound to see if he's a worthy successor to the football throne. Spoiler free, fu...

On this episode, I'm kicking off the third year of doing my Blacktober series with Mark Anthony Green's Opus (2025). When a young writer is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who is releasing a new album despite dropping out of the spotlight thirty years ago, a lot of weird and sinister things are afoot. Spoiler free and musically inclined. The artist on my podcast playlist is...

On this episode, I wanted to have another top five list. This is one consists of some unintentional funny scares in horror film. Scares that just have me laughing until I cry because of the silliness in the moments of these horror films. Let me know some of the silliest scenes that were not meant to be funny in horror films. The artist on my podcast playlist is Durag Dynasty. Game Over! tee in pro...

On this episode, I'm having a horror list of my personal top five worst and top five best Stephen King adaptations. I absolutely love a good King film and I absolutely abhor a bad one. So I give a quick rundown of some films that should not have been and the films that are just perfection, imho. Definitely give me some of your King films that you love or hate. The artist on my podcast playlist is...

On this episode, I'm having a horror TED Talk about the Michael Shank film, Together (2025). What happens when you commit to being in a relationship? Do you keep your identity or merge to create a whole new person? This body horror dark comedy gives us a glimpse of how terribly scary and messy love can truly be. Plus I add a few more things to put on your watchlist of horror goodies before the yea...

On this episode, I am talking about the upcoming horror movies and shows to come for the rest of the year. A lot of sequels and some new things in store for us rabid horror fans. What are some of your most anticipated horror films/shows for the rest of 2025? Plus we say so long and thanks for all the fish to Summer because I'm so ready for Fall. The artist on my podcast playlist is Thundercat,...

On this episode, I'm celebrating my 4 year podiversary. I posed a question in the Instaverse and this episode is showcasing the answer to the question, "Name a horror film you wish you could watch again for the first time." Loving the answers and I am incredibly grateful for all the answers and thank you for listening to this humble horror nerd for the past four years. The artist on...

On this episode, I'm giving a horror TED Talk about Noah Hawley's Alien Earth (2025). Set two years before the events on the Nostromo, we get a peek at synths, cyborgs and hybrids. We also get to see other corporations existed besides Weyland-Yutani and a sci-fi Neverland theme with Wendy and The Lost Boys. I give a spoiler free look at why this show should be on your must watch list. The...

On this episode, I'm just giving a spoiler free fangirl fest about Zach Cregger's Weapons (2025). I have been anticipating this film for a while and man, it was such a fun horror mystery comedy ride. What happened to the kids in Ms. Gandy's class and why did all 17 kids leave their homes at 2:17 am? You need to listen to the reasons why you should definitely see this in theaters as qui...

On this episode, I'm having another Summerween episode to talk about Bring Her Back (2025). The Philippou Brothers take us on another supernatural horror ride that will be hard to get out of your mind. Chock filled with grief, gaslighting, rituals and sibling bonds. I'll honestly never look at knives and melons the same way again. The artist on my podcast playlist is Cornel Wilczek. Game Over! tee...

On this episode, I'm having a short horror TED Talk about The Monkey (2025). Oz Perkins directed this riotous horror comedy that has gore and themes about generational curses and trauma. Everybody dies and that's fucked up. Spoilerish free and the darkest humor included. The artist on my podcast playlist is Shirley & Lee. Game Over! tee in profile pic by Dethink Tees. https://dethink.b...

On this episode, I'm having a horror TED Talk about Companion (2025). What's a girl to do when she finds out that she's not a real girl, her boyfriend has bad plans for her and she gets an upgrade? Companion answers those questions and more in this darkly funny take on a Companion Robot's road to self discovery and survival. Some spoilers in this one but only because I was programmed that way. The...

On this episode, I'm discussing 28 Years Later (2025) and believe it or not this is a coming of age horror film that has lots to say about toxic masculinity, grief and loss of innocence. Plus Alpha dongs galore. Spoilerish free and full of infected folks and feelings. The artist on my podcast playlist is Young Fathers. Game Over! tee in profile pic by Dethink Tees. https://dethink.bigcartel.co...

On this episode, I'm giving a small horror TED talk about The Ugly Stepsister, directed by Emilie Blichfeldt in her directorial debut. This gothic body horror film is bloody, uncomfortable, grotesque and filled with some really dark humor. Beauty is skin deep and then some with this one. Spoiler free and rant filled. The artist on my podcast playlist is Ludwig Van Beethoven. Game Over! tee in...

On this episode, I'm dropping another minisode to give a few Fourth of July horror films to add to your list of holiday horror. Some familiar ones and also some lesser known ones, I hope. Spoiler free and firework filled. The artist on my podcast playlist is Childish Gambino. Game Over! tee in profile pic by Dethink Tees. https://dethink.bigcartel.com/product/game-over-man-game-over

On this minisode, I will be giving a few underrated Summer themed horror films that you may want to check out. Lots of slashers, camp counselors, cheerleader camp participants and psycho surfers are on this list. Watching horror movies while the AC blasts is the best way to beat the heat. Spoilerish filled and short like me. The artist on my podcast playlist is Snail Mail. Game Over! tee in profil...

On this episode, I'm finally wrapping up The Last of Us recaps to talk about Episode 6 The Price and Episode 7 Convergence. I'm late to the party to finish this season but I also give the details regarding my absence. So sad to have this season come to an end but man, it was such a good one! Spoiler filled and double stuffed for your pleasure. Thank you for waiting and your kind words. I&#...

On this episode, Episode 5, Feel Her Love is up for a spoiler filled recap. Ellie and Dina are getting closer to Nora, the first person on the road to Abby. We get a lot of infected, some info about spores and a few surprises, one that had me both smiling and crying a wee bit. Short and full of surprises and suspense. The artist on my podcast playlist is Mac Quayle. Game Over! tee in profile pic b...

On this episode, I'm discussing Top Five Pregnancies in Horror to have a belated Mother's Day theme. Plus, there is nothing scarier than being a mother, trust me. Spoiler filled and also filled with love and terror. The artist on my podcast playlist is Junior. Game Over! tee in profile pic by Dethink Tees. https://dethink.bigcartel.com/product/game-over-man-game-over

On this episode, I'm discussing Episode 4, Day One. The origins of Isaac, a look at Ellie and Dina in Seattle, an 80's pop tune and a huge amount of infected are in this one. BTW, this is dropping on my birthday so I'm bringing the gift of gab in this spoiler filled recap as well. The artist on my podcast playlist is Ashley Johnson. Game Over! tee in profile pic by Dethink Tees. https://dethink.bi...

On this episode, I'm giving a quick Top Five Cult Horror Films with some honorable mentions and I'm hoping there are a few you don't know about. Cult horror is a subgenre that sometimes disturbs me more than any phobia or body horror ever could. I mean just look at the state of this current timeline. Some scary stuff, y'all. Spoiler filled and as short as I am. The artist on my pod...

On this episode, I'm discussing Episode 3, The Path. What path lies for Ellie, Tommy and folks in Jackson in the aftermath of the horrors they have been through? Where do we all go from here? Plus, a new group of people, a road trip and some somber goodbyes in this one. Spoiler filled as usual. The artist on my podcast playlist is Gustavo Santaolalla. Game Over! tee in profile pic by Dethink T...

On this minisode, I'm giving a top five families in apocalyptic horror films list but there is an asterisk because a few are not really horror. I figure if we are in an apocalypse, that's pretty horrific to me. I also have a few honorable mentions as well. Let's hop in the family station wagon to go across this scary wasteland together, shall we? The artist on my podcast playlist is Hozier. Game O...