FriGay the 13th Horror Podcast

In the latest installment of FriGay's HORROR HOOKUP series, Andrew and Matty welcome legendary scream queen Barbara Crampton!  Barbara's career has spanned a wide array of films including RE-ANIMATOR, BODY DOUBLE, FROM BEYOND, and CHOPPING MALL... just to name a few. She now stars in JAKOB'S WIFE, a film that deftly explores the dynamics faith, marriage, and the position of women in society.&...

We’re on the highway to hell, kiddos, so hop in the back seat and never mind those screams coming from the trunk… we’re not stopping til we get there. Listen in to hear more about the Highway of Tears, road rage, and stories of REAL road rage terror from our listeners!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  2000’s JOY RIDE and 2003’s FINAL DESTINATION 2? Your car is all gassed up, and ready for the jour...

ADAM SASS is the author of SURRENDER YOUR SONS, a new novel from Flux Books.  The story of young queer people overcoming abuse, terror, and conversion therapy to find their way in a dangerous world, SURRENDER YOUR SONS in the end is a story of courage and love.  Listen in to hear all about Adam’s journey in creating a novel that will hit home with LGBTQIA+ people everywhere.  

From Stockholm Syndrome to Conversion Therapy, brainwashing is a very real part of our human history… and let’s be real: it’s terrifying. Join the boys as we carefully scoot our way through it.  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  THE STEPFORD WIVES and DISTURBING BEHAVIOR, two films that bring brainwashing to the forefront.  WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?!  Listen in to hear what they boys h...

Neighbors: love them, hate them, or dodge them at every chance possible-- in our crowded world, they’re a fact of life. When you get a BAD neighbor? Damn, that rocks your life. Listen in as Andrew and Matty talk about some terrifying tales of neighbors-- including some of their own!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  Welcome to the neighborhood! As a gift, we got you a Blu-Ray of FRIGHT NIGHT and a...

LUCKY is the latest film from Epic Pictures Group and Dread Presents, and drops on AMC’s SHUDDER Thursday, March 4.  FriGay the 13th is proud to welcome writer and star BREA GRANT and director NATASHA KERMANI. Listen in for insights on how they crafted the film-- and their experience at the start of the pandemic, when SXSW was canceled.  LUCKY will leave a huge impact on its audience-- l...

EPISODE 50: LOVE IS TERRIFYING  As Newman once said on Seinfeld, “Love is a spice with many tastes; a dizzying array of textures and moments.” Well, eat up, kids, because the boys have prepared a spicy dish for you, all about LOVE. Andrew has some scary stories to share, and Matty has some thoughts on the terrifying nature of love, and why we keep doing it wrong.  HORROR IN THE MOVIES TH...

EPISODE 49: PUBLIC EDUCATION IS TERRIFYING!  It’s a terrifying time in America for teachers, staff, and students as they continue to trudge through the COVID-19 pandemic. But when has education in America not been scary? We also welcome special guest Eva Padilla, teacher in Chicago Public Schools, to chat about the conditions in Chicago, and the looming teachers' strike. Dig in with us, as we...

Grab your coffee, slam a Red Bull, and pop a caffeine pill… because the boys are taking you on a terrifying journey you can’t sleep through! You’ll never sleep again after hearing these tales…  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  It’s finally time: we’re talking all about Nancy’s Dream with A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, DREAM WARRIORS, and NEW NIGHTMARE!  WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?  Listen i...

Dive to the deepest depths of the sheer TERROR of the ocean with Andrew and Matty! Pollution? SCARY! Shipwrecks? OMG! Weird fish and other creatures? HOLY CRAP!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  1989 had MANY horror films on the ocean… and we focus on LEVIATHAN and DEAD CALM!  WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?!  Tune in to find out what the boys have been watchin'... bitch!  BEST OF 2020...

FriGay the 13th has officially certified the entirety of 2020 as TERRIFYING. It was a tough year, but the boys stuck it out with you-- and now it's time to review the year that was.  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  TALES FROM THE HOOD and IT COMES AT NIGHT offer some interesting lenses through which to view and process this awful year.  WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN', BITCH?!  Tune in to find out...

HO HO freakin' HO! There may be a pandemic, but the Holidays are here-- whether you like it or not! Even without the insanity of COVID, Christmas has always been a stress-fest. Listen in as Matty and Andrew wade through it!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  The cinematic gem SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT and Shudder's BETTER WATCH OUT are perfect picks for this episode!  WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN', BIT...

From HAPPY ENDINGS all the way to Shudder's upcoming CREEPSHOW holiday special and everything in between, our conversation with Adam Pally was a delight.  Listen in to hear more!  --  Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.patreon.com/FriGay13  

GOBBLE GOBBLE! It’s that time of the year, and Matty and Andrew have prepared a special meal just for YOU! So dig in to this plate of horror and discover more on why THANKSGIVING IS TERRIFYING!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  1987’s BLOOD RAGE and 2015’s KRISTY are unconventional picks for this holiday episode… but they taste JUST RIGHT!  WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?!  Tune in to hear...

The 2020 election is finally OVER, and we've vanquished the Trump Monster... but political scandals are as old as politics itself. Matty and Andrew explore a few of them, from Chappaquiddick to Grover Cleveland to Alex Morse.  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  THE OMEN and THE DEAD ZONE are explored and WOW there were premonitions about today!  WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN', BITCH?!  Tune in to fi...

HAUNTED HOUSES ARE TERRIFYING!  That creak in the floor. Eerie sounds from the basement. That dread sense that someone is watching you in your own home. Ghostly whispers, phantom touches. Many of our first tales of horror start with a haunted house. From ghosts to possession to poltergeists, Matty and Andrew explore the phenomenon that continues to capture the human mind.  HORROR IN THE...

ANNA CALI is a makeup and SFX artist straight outta Chicago, and WOW has she done some amazing work. You've seen her artistry in FACE OFF on SyFy, on LOVECRAFT COUNTRY, and coming soon... Nia DeCosta's CANDYMAN! On top of that? She's just super cool!  Listen in to learn more about her artistry!  --  Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.patreon.com/FriGay13   Follow on Twitter and...

CURSED OBJECTS ARE TERRIFYING!  Grandma’s ring. That old mirror in the attic. The rocking chair that never stops moving. Legends of objects that retain spirits and curses have been at the heart of many classic tales of horror. But what about cursed objects in real life? Matty and Andrew explore real tales of cursed objects… and the humans cursed by them!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  OCULU...

Matty and Andrew welcome the delightful Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, star of the new smash horror film SPIRAL on Shudder. Listen in for a chat about his experiences as a Black queer man and actor, his role as Malik in SPIRAL, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, and yes... even RuPaul.  We LOVED our conversation with Jeffrey-- and we know he'll win your heart, too!    Don't miss SPIRAL, now streaming...

EPISODE 40: CAMPING IS TERRIFYING! HORROR IN REAL LIFE  Out in the woods, all alone, camping under the stars. Fun? Sure! Relaxing? You bet! Terrifying? ABSOLUTELY! Matty and Andrew chat all about the history of camping in America, some camping legends, and other tales that will leave you ready to zip your tent up ASAP!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  Dive in to THE BURNING (1981) and EDEN LA...

EPISODE 39: DOMESTIC ABUSE IS TERRIFYING! No joke-- domestic abuse is a serious problem, and the scope of that problem is terrifying. Matty and Andrew have a discussion from many angles on this very serious, very real issue.  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  1995's DOLORES CLAIBORNE and 2000's WHAT LIES BENEATH offer their own takes on abuse and gaslighting.  WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN', BITCH?&nbsp...

EPISODE 38: FOOD IS TERRIFYING (when you know where it comes from)!  Food-- we can't live without it. But what happens when a pandemic threatens to change the food supply chain? What happens when we REALLY know what goes into our food... and what it can do to our bodies? Come with us on a scary gastronomical ride!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  MOTEL HELL and THE STUFF are two films we just...

EPISODE 37: CURSED CASTS ARE TERRIFYING!  Damn... these casts are cursed! Join Matty and Andrew as they chat about real-life casts of TV shows and movies that experienced some wacky shit, both on and off set!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  There's only one franchise we could choose: POLTERGEIST! The boys dig into all THREE films. A trilogy FIRST for FriGay the 13th!  WHATCHA BEEN WATCH...

We welcome the folks from DEATH DROP GORGEOUS to chat all about their feature film debut! Listen in to learn about indy filmmaking, queer life in Providence, and how this FUN, crazy horror film came to be! 

EPISODE 36: SERIAL KILLERS ARE TERRIFYING! vol. 1  We don't know about you, but serial killers scare the HELL out of us! These mofo's are conniving, smart, and prepared to cause serious mayhem, and if they're out to get you? Well, bye bye, honey. Listen in as Andrew tells us all about a real asshole named Colin Ireland, while Matty discusses I'LL BE GONE IN THE DARK and the Golden State Kille...