Harry and Jen Do Horror with Friends

Resident Gen X-er Kate Conroy joins to discuss exactly what went wrong with Scream 7! We discuss legacy franchises, Matthew Lillard's timeless brilliance, how to handle a gun, Community, nostalgia films, and why Sydney Prescott needs to die. Harry discovers the title of his golden-years sex manual.  Content Warning: Spoilers Our Guest's Awesome Stuff: Check out The Rhine House , your cozy watering...

In honor of the late Koji Suzuki, Harry goes a little HAM on Koji Suzuki's short story, "Floating Water," which served as the source material for the 2002 J-horror deep cut, Dark Water. We talk Japan's lost decades, Stephen King, water, garbage, American adaptations, and more! Coming next week: "Dunking on Scream 7”! Content Warning: Spoilers, profanity Socials n' Such: Check out the show on Insta...

Vinnie Mancuso of Backstage Podcast joins for a delicious conversation about the indie gem, Cannibal Mukbang ! We chat about how best to consume our fellow man, the manic pixie dream girl, OF, and what makes a rough-around-the-edges classic. Watch Cannibal Mukbang on Tubi! Content Warning: Spoilers, Child Abuse, Cannibalism,  Our Guest's Awesome Stuff: Check out Backstage Podcast! Socials n' Such:...

Allison Stull of Quad Pro Quo joins for a fantastic conversation on Hokum (2026)! We discuss witches, feminism, the McCarthy-verse, Courtney Cox's 2000s bangs, post-colonialism, the Irish, mom stuff, and more. Jen gets Freudian with it. Harry makes really off-color jokes.  For more McCarthy discussion, check our previous episode on Oddity! Content Warning: Spoilers, alcohol abuse, suicide/self-har...

For this month's minisode, we discuss Jen's cozy comfort film House of 1000 Corpses (2003)! We digress about early onset dementia, gore, Harry's high school experience, Jen's crush on Rob Zombie, and more! Wanna help us out? We'd love your help growing the show however you can, but especially through reviews and ratings on your podcast streamer of choice. Socials n' Such: Check out the show on Ins...

We're joined by indie musicians Roo and Star! In our conversation on Bugonia (2025), we discuss environmentalism, nihilism, conspiracies, bees, and drummers. We also have our first ever Muppets-style reading of the script. Content Warning: Spoilers, Child Abuse This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Anyone makes a silly voice Star says "extremely" Someone says "propaganda" Someone says...

We sit down to talk about Spencer Lackey's 2025 debut short, "You Are Here." We cover Lackey's film and his social media work. We digress about Mike Flanagan and Stephen King. It's a good time.  Check out Spencer's work:  "You Are Here" (2025) on Youtube Spencer's excellent Instagram!   Want an honest opinion about your independent film? Hit us up! harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com

We're joined by sci-fi author and OG guest, Aaron Arm! In our conversation on The Damned (2024), we discuss Freud, non-committal movies, the essence of folk horror, Iceland's incredible yogurt, and more. It's a wild one, y'all. Content Warning: Spoilers, Gore This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Someone references the snow Someone says Iceland or Icelandic Harry mentions Siggi's yogu...

We're joined by newly engaged couple Phil and Kim to discuss the Valentine's Day slasher, Heart Eyes! We talk about love, feminism, decorative muscles, throuples, Adam Sandler's ugliness, Love Actually, and the immortal sexiness of Devon Sawa. Content Warning: Spoilers, Gore This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Harry brings up Scream (finish drink) Someone says the title of a rom-com...

We're back with another indie spotlight! This time, we get to hash it out over A Halloween Feast. We talk horror comedies, sex scenes, nihilism, fake blood, queerness, and more. Jen makes a funny voice. We're pleased to give this weird little indie the green light! Check A Halloween Feast on Tubi!  Content Warnings: Spoilers galore, violence/gore Did you make a movie that we should analyze and dis...

We're joined by the crew of Jerks Productions to discuss Good Boy (2025)! We discuss Courage the Cowardly Dog, morbid cakes, ambiguous plots, animal abuse, sexy cameras and more! Content Warning: Animal abuse (including animal death) This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Someone says "dog" Someone says "cat" Anyone mentions a piece of animal-centered media Our Guest's Awesome Stuff: J...

Illustrator and library punk Mel Crumrine joins to discuss the Philippous' Bring Her Back (2025)! We discuss barf, heroes, villains, "doing your own research," The Exorcist 3, Mel's love of cannibalism, and more! Content Warning: Spoilers (including spoilers for Talk to Me), child abuse/neglect, suicide This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Someone can't remember Piper's name (finish...

For our first-ever minisode, we discuss our mutual love of The Ring (2002)! We talk contagions, gateway horror, cat puke, and more. Jen sneezes. Harry burps.  Mentions:  The Faculty of Horror on The Ring Wanna help us out? We'd love your help growing the show however you can, but especially through reviews and ratings on your podcast streamer of choice. Socials n' Such: Check out the show on Insta...

We were invited to screen The Cellar (2024)! This British psych-horror romp follows Abigail as she traverses a strange, labyrinthine house pursued by mysterious frightening demons who also happen to be members of her addiction support group. We chat about low-budget triumphs, surrealist wanking, the addiction experience, criteria for bad horror, and more! Stream the film on Amazon!   Content Warni...

Halloween bonus! Harry and Jen take a walk down millennial memory lane with Casper (1995) and "The Haunted Mask" (1995). They talk about being an aging demographic, after-school specials, 90s perspectives on therapy, Devon Sawa, bullies, extreme haunted houses, the baseline conservatism of the 90s, and more!   Wanna help us out? We'd love your help growing the show however you can, but especially...

Literature Prof. Kasia Bartoszynska joins to discuss Ryan Coogler's Sinners! We talk about blues legends, Irish history, cunnilingus, the Muppets, and more! This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Someone can't remember if it's smoke or stack Someone uses a synonym for pussy Someone says "Blues"   Check our guest's awesome stuff! Kasia's excellent book blog! Peep Kasia's upcoming book,...

Public school teacher Francesca Considine-Drake joins to discuss Zach Creggar’s Weapons! We talk about urban legends and folklore, Ring cameras, the trials and tribulations of public educators, gun violence, and hot dog couple goals. Content Warnings: Spoilers This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Harry can't remember a character's name (finish drink) Anyone says " . . . of it all" (f...

Indie Rocker Phil Gardyasz joins to discuss Mark Anthony Green’s Opus! We discuss the cult of celebrity, Willy Wonka, music, blueberries, the state of A24 and more!   If you're feeling the show, please give us a rating and review on your streaming service of choice! Trigger Warnings: Spoilers, Descriptions of violence/gore Our guest's amazing stuff:  Check out Phil's Band, Lito and the Shepherds!...

Artist and transplant specialist Jill Delfino joins to discuss Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3! We talk about the slasher genre, the best kills of the franchise, misogyny, art, Art, and a bunch more. Content Warnings: Spoilers for all three Terrifier films, graphic descriptions of gore/violence profanity This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Someone alludes to genital mutilation (finish dr...

Nerdy tech guy and AV creative Charlie Jones joins us to discuss Companion (2025). We discuss the femme-robot trope, incels, queer readings, Easter eggs, coronal mass ejections and more. Jen lays out her idea for a horror franchise about gnomes.  If you're feeling the show, please give us a rating and review on your streaming service of choice! Trigger Warnings: spoilers, graphic sexual language,...

Lit Professor and Alien super fan Teagan Bradway joins us once again to discuss Alien: Romulus (2024). We discuss the film's approach to siblinghood, race and servitude, Gen Z, upgrades and AI anxieties, male rage, boy robots, and oodles more. Jen rips an atomic belch. Harry impersonates Marilyn Manson.  If you're feeling the show, please give us a rating and review on your streaming service of ch...

Bonus episode time, b*tches! Lit professor and Alien fangirl Teagan Bradway joins us to discuss every. single. Alien film. We discuss Teagan's dope Ripley tattoo, the triumphs and failures of the Alien reboots/prequels, shredded blue Jesus, moms (of course), sex (of course), and more! Teagan presents her case for Alien 3 as a slept-on banger. Listen in as we build context for next month's episode...

Matthew Schmidt is the writer/director of the indie short film, "Mr. Sandman" (2024). He joins us to discuss his film, inspiration, and the importance of chasing your passions at any age.  Watch "Mr. Sandman" on youtube and Tubi ! Check out the podcast on Instagram and Facebook ! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com    ...

Fiction author Bob Proehl joins the pod to talk about Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (2024). We discuss the metaphor of the vampire, the cost of periodic accuracy, attitudes toward teen sex, COVID, free podcast ideas, the Keanussance, and what the hell Willem Dafoe is doing in this movie. If you're enjoying the show, give us a rating on your podcast service! Content Warnings: Spoilers, profanity Our Gue...

Fiction author Bob Proehl joins Harry and Jen to discuss F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent classic, Nosferatu (1922). The trio discusses the experience of viewing silent film in the modern day, Nosferatu's status as a classic bootleg, vampiric links to sex and disease, fear of the other, and Bob's failed attempt at reading Twilight. Keep an eye out for our episode on Nosferatu (2024) next week! Check out...