Earth Station Boo

A young woman pours acid over her face. A loving husband murders his wife. A headteacher throws her pupils out of a window. And the only thing connecting them all? The secondhand clothes on their backs. Karen and Tea dive deep into Ghost Virus — the first book in Graham Masterton's Patel & Pardoe supernatural detective series — where possessed charity shop clothing is turning ordinary Lond...

The USSR developed unkillable sharks. They launched them at the moon. And somehow that got made into a movie with a $10,000 budget and we watched every single second of it so you don't have to… or so you absolutely will want to. Karen and Tea dive deep into Shark Side of the Moon , the 2022 Asylum production that is equal parts sci-fi, horror, Cold War paranoia, and pure unhinged chaos. They b...

Last week we reviewed Sinners . Now we need to talk about what it MEANS. Karen and Spilled Tea return to Ryan Coogler's genre defining horror masterpiece for a deep dive into its cultural significance with our friend Michael W. Collins. We cover the sacred roots of the blues, what the vampires are REALLY representing, why the juke joint matters more than you think, and what it means for horror...

Sinners Review Part 1 Twins. A juke joint. A blues prodigy. And something very hungry waiting in the Mississippi Delta. Tea, Karen and Lysa are diving deep into Ryan Coogler's Sinners , the 2025 horror film that took the world by storm. They cover the rich folklore that opens the film, the music that earned every single one of its awards, the characters that felt achingly real, the stunning vi...

Eight possessed animatronics. Zero words spoken. One very sacred pinball break. Spilled Tea and Karen are clocking in for the night shift at Willy's Wonderland . The 2021 Nicolas Cage horror comedy that somehow made a man silently beating animatronic mascots to death one of the most compelling performances of the year. They break down the Cage factor, the killer animatronic designs, the Five N...

They went to save the rainforest. The rainforest had other plans. Tea and Karen dive deep into Eli Roth's 2013 cannibal horror love letter The Green Inferno — a film that takes a group of well meaning student activists, drops them in the Amazon, and lets a very hungry tribe sort out the rest. They cover the brilliant dark irony of the premise, the stunning practical effects, the complicated et...

He's strong to the finish — but what exactly is he finishing? Spilled Tea and Karen dive deep into one of internet horror's most visceral and compelling fan films — Popeye the Slayer Man. From the surprisingly dark and violent origins of E.C. Segar's original comic strips to the creepypasta culture that reimagined a beloved sailor into something truly sinister, this episode covers it a...

He lived in the middle of Nowhere, Kansas, faced unspeakable horrors every week, and did it all for the love of his family. Karen and Shannon are diving deep into one of the most beloved, bizarre, and genuinely terrifying cartoons ever made — Courage the Cowardly Dog . From King Ramses to Freaky Fred, from the psychology of anxiety to its lasting impact on horror and animation, this episode covers...

He gave us Billy Loomis. He gave us Chris Hooker. He gave us FP Jones. And he gave 1996 one of the most iconic horror double features in cinema history. Karen and Spilled Tea dive deep into the career, the craft, and the cultural impact of the criminally underrated Skeet Ulrich — from his breakout in The Craft and Scream to Jericho , Riverdale , and beyond. Is he horror's most underappreciated...

Karen and Spilled Tea are BACK and they brought a whole new era of Earth Station Boo with them. Tune in as we reintroduce ourselves, address the hiatus, and pull back the curtain on all the exciting changes coming to your favorite horror podcast. We'll dish on the newish format, fun stuff happening in our discord, fresh new episodes now every Tuesday, Dragon Con appearances, AND the cool merch sto...

This week on Earth Station Boo, we're joined by special guest Jake to revisit George A. Romero's 1968 classic, Night of the Living Dead. Made on a small budget, this film changed horror forever with its raw visuals, practical effects, and intense atmosphere. We discuss the film's black-and-white cinematography and documentary-style approach, as well as its powerful social themes of race, fear, and...

This week on Earth Station Boo, we travel back to the golden age of horror with a celebration of the Classic Universal Monsters. These legendary films helped shape the horror genre and continue to influence it today. We revisit the gothic dread of Dracula , the tragic horror of Frankenstein , the chilling howls of The Wolf Man , and the eerie depths of The Creature from the Black Lagoon . Each of...

In this episode of Earth Station Boo, we dive into the chilling world of Candyman (1992). Inspired by Clive Barker's short story The Forbidden and directed by Bernard Rose, this horror classic blends urban legend, social commentary, and unforgettable scares. We explore Tony Todd's haunting performance and Virginia Madsen's fearless role. We also discuss the film's lasting cultural impact and behin...

This week on Earth Station Boo, we're diving into the emotional impact and monstrous scale of Godzilla Minus One . More than just a kaiju film, this powerful entry explores postwar trauma, survivor's guilt, and grief—all wrapped in a terrifying return of Godzilla. We discuss the film's unforgettable characters, its deeper meaning, and whether it sets a new standard for horror and genre storytellin...

This week on Earth Station Boo, we explore the dark and devastating world of Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enriquez. This powerful collection of horror short stories blends supernatural terror with the very real horrors of everyday life in Argentina, from political unrest to gendered violence and poverty. We discuss the ways Enriquez uses horror as both social commentary and personal prote...

This week on Earth Station Boo, we step into the blinding daylight and floral terror of A24's modern folk horror masterpiece, Midsommar. Directed by Ari Aster, this film blends grief, emotional manipulation, and cult psychology into one of the most unique and disturbing horror experiences of the last decade. We explore Dani's heartbreaking journey through trauma and codependency, and how her trans...

This week on Earth Station Boo, we're lighting a candle for one of the most haunting and thought-provoking horror series in recent years: Midnight Mass by Mike Flanagan. With its blend of religious horror, emotional monologues, and devastating character arcs, this limited series left a lasting impression on fans and critics alike. We dig into the show's exploration of faith, grief, addiction, and...

Dragon Con is right around the corner, and this week on Earth Station Boo, we're diving into all the spine-tingling excitement happening on the Horror Track and beyond. From chilling panels to horror-adjacent Urban Fantasy fun, we're breaking down what to expect, who to see, and where to be all weekend long. We also shout out some of our favorite past guests and friends of the show who are bringin...

This week on Earth Station Boo, we're heading back into the eerie shadows of the Bridgewater Triangle to dive deep into Season 2 of the hit audio drama Bridgewater. From ancient legends and chilling sounds to evolving character arcs and fresh mysteries, this season continues to blur the line between supernatural horror and psychological tension. We break down how Bridgewater balances real-world fo...

Earth Station Boo dives deep into the eerie and enigmatic world of David Lynch, one of horror's most unconventional visionaries. From Eraserhead to Twin Peaks and beyond, we explore how Lynch's surreal approach to storytelling has shaped the horror genre. Is his unique blend of psychological terror and dreamlike surrealism what makes his work so unsettling, or has he strayed too far from tradition...

On this episode of Earth Station Boo, we dig into Cynthia Pelayo's Vanishing Daughters and how it twists the darker classic  Sleeping Beauty tale and the more  unsettling reality of true crime. We explore how grief shapes Brier Rose Thorn's world, how the city of Chicago becomes more than just a backdrop, and the role urban legends play in the story's eerie atmosphere. We also dive into the novel'...

This week on Earth Station Boo, the ladies take a bite out of the bizarre world of bad shark horror movies. From flying sharks in Sharknado to spectral sea creatures in Ghost Shark we're diving deep into the most ridiculous and wonderfully awful shark movies ever made. We break down what makes these films so entertainingly bad, the charm of absurd kills, and how some of them managed to become cult...

In this episode of Earth Station Boo, we're diving headfirst into the chaotic charm of horror legend Matthew Lillard! From his unforgettable role as Stu in Scream to his ghost-hunting days in Thirteen Ghosts and his chilling comeback as William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy's, Lillard has carved a unique space in the genre. We explore what makes him such an effective force of energy in horror, ho...

On this episode of Earth Station Boo, we condense the eerie lore of Five Nights at Freddy's before diving into its big-screen adaptation. Does the film capture the psychological horror, jump scares, and unsettling atmosphere of the games, or does it struggle with adaptation? We break down the setting, animatronics, and performances—did the cast bring depth, or was it all about the scares? Plus, wh...

Earth Station Boo dives into 28 Days Later, the film that redefined the zombie genre with its fast-moving infected and bleak realism. We explore its haunting atmosphere, from the desolate streets of London to its masterful use of tension over jump scares. Join us as we break down Jim's transformation from outsider to survivor, Selena's role as a strong female protagonist, and how the film's raw di...