Holy Terrors

In this episode we dive into the biggest horror hit of the year, Curry Barker's low-budget juggernaut Obsession. You may be asking what on earth does this have to do with faith, religion, and spirituality? Well, you might be surprised. Our One Wish is that you will enjoy this episode! TW/CW: SA, Self Harm/Suicide, and yes, we talk about Sandy the cat. Head over to https://www.manorhq.com/eof to si...

Forgive us listeners for we have been busy, it's been a month since our last Confessional but we are back! We're playing a bit of catch up and sharing some tidbits of good news from the horror world, and sharing our thoughts on releases that have hit theaters and VOD the past month including Disclosure Day, Iron Lung, Leviticus, Saccharine, as well as some titles from Brian's Vampire Summer.  Head...

Its episode number lucky13 and we continue our conversation about The Omen, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this week. Once again, we are joined by actor, podcaster, and former Bible teacher Stephen Foxworthy to help us tackle this monumental task. In this episode we dive more into the movie itself and discuss the nature vs. nurture of parenting the Antichrist, the religious-sounding lore cr...

It's the 50th Anniversary of one of the Mount Rushmore Films of Religious Horror and we pull out all the stops on our giant gothic pipe organ to discuss The Omen! We couldn't wade into these waters alone so we brought in a ringer--actor, podcaster, and former Bible teacher Stephen Foxworthy. The conversation was so epic that we had to break it into two parts! In this first part, we primarily discu...

It is the dawn of Fulci week and we are taking a look at one of his greatest Holy Terrors--the exceptional giallo Don't Torture a Duckling. We've brought in an expert on the subject to discuss it with us, Matt Rogerson, author of  Fulci's Inferno: Faith in the Films of a Horror and Giallo Auteur  and The Vatican Versus Horror Movies (follow the links for more information). He is also the editor of...

We're back with another episode of The Confessional and we begin with our new segment "Have You Heard the Good News?" where we discuss some positive happenings in the horror world. We then each pick three movies to discuss, old and new including Obsession and Backrooms along with revisits of Smile and Smile 2. What did we think? Did we make any new discoveries? Listen in to find out. This is also...

This week we have a couple exciting updates to share right at the beginning of the episode! Then, because this is a fifth Friday, we have decided to repost one of our favorite episodes to date on Joe Dante's The Burbs. But have no fear, we will be back next week with a brand new Confessional and three full movie discussion episodes for the rest of the month. Remember to find us on YouTube @HolyTer...

In this episode we discuss one of the greatest horror anthologies ever made, Masaki Kobayashi's Kwaidan. We do our best to pull back the layers to examine the currents of Buddhism and Shintoism that run beneath each of the stories. Though we are limited in our understanding, we dove as deep as we could into this fascinating film. This episode was recorded before we switched to a video format, so t...

We're back in the confessional with some big news about the show! We also discuss the big news about The Devils and Gremlins. And of course we talk about what we've been watching including Hokum, Dust Bunny, The Sadness, Exit 8 and more! Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for video episodes and promos. Follow us on Instagram and Threads @holyterrorspodcast, on Blusky @holyterrors and on Twit...

We're making good on our promise to follow up a heavy movie with something on the lighter side by discussing the true sequel to The Exorcist, 1990's Repossessed (please read that with the intended sarcasm). We discuss the changes made after director Bob Logan left the film, the depictions of televangelists and world religious leaders, and the legend that is Leslie Nielsen. More than anything we di...

We're back with some more recent viewing habits. In this edition of The Confessional we discuss three movies each including Sleep, Undertone, The Freakmaker, and Over Your Dead Body. We also have the rare opportunity to discuss a recent movie we both caught in theaters, Lee Cronin's The Mummy. What did we think of it all? Give a listen and find out. Follow the show:            Bluesky: @holyterror...

What better way to celebrate Earth Day week than to discuss Darren Aronofsky's environmental apocalypse nightmare allegory Mother!. We are very happy to welcome our guest Michele Eggen of the Movies for Life Podcast (found in Season 1 of this feed) to discuss one of her favorite comfort movies--yes, really. We try to wade our way through some Kabbalah, Gnosticism, and mythology (oh my!) to try to...

We head back into the booth to talk about some movies we've watched lately. As usual it's an eclectic mix including some 70s and 80s comedies, Asian genre classics, Vinegar Syndrome curiosities, and a look at the recent releases The Drama and Faces of Death. To top it all off, we're both sick as hell and hopped up on goofballs, so a good time will be had by all. Follow the show:            Bluesky...

We head back to the 70s to talk Larry Cohen's God Told Me To. We talk about Cohen's guerilla filmmaking style, Andy Kaufman, and Orange Glowing Jesus. And oh yeah....aliens. We hope we didn't offend any Whitley Streiber stans. Follow the show:            Bluesky: @holyterrors            Instagram and Threads: @holyterrorspodcast            Twitter: @holyterrorspod Follow the hosts:            Bria...

On today's visit to The Confessional, Brian and Pat talk about their favorite recent watches (films include The Mortuary Assistant, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Dogma, and Demon Pond). Brian also shares his impressions of the recent releases Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and They Will Kill You. They then wax philosophical about mental health, spirituality and identity. Come for the movie analysis, st...

On today's episode, Brian and Pat dive into Ben Wheatley's 2011 shocker, Kill List. They discuss its masterful blending of the folk horror, crime thriller, and domestic drama genres, as well as its overarching questions about justice and damnation. Tune in for fun times! Follow the show:            Bluesky: @holyterrors            Instagram and Threads: @holyterrorspodcast            Twitter: @hol...

We're back in the box to talk about some movies we've seen lately including Scream 7, Whistle, and The Bride! Plus pat catches up with Primate and has THOUGHTS! And Brian talks a bit about his experiences seeing Undertone and Friday the 13th Part III and The Final Chapter. We also have some inspiring words to share from Nick Cave and a hope that we can try to see the good in the people around us. ...

He's Back! The Man Behind the Mask and we're celebrating our favorite Friday the 13th movie on this second Friday the 13th of 2026. Is there tapdancing and thread pulling involved in making this movie fit our format? Sure there is, but we find some surprising topics to discuss. This episode also features a special Friday the 13th Edition of The Confessional in which Brian and Pat throw down all th...

It's time for another visit to The Confessional! This week, Brian and Pat touch on films like 'Return to Silent Hill,' Dead of Winter,' 'Psycho Killer' and many more. Things are said that can never be taken back (mostly by Pat) and some critical corrections are made. Tune in! Follow the show:            Bluesky: @holyterrors            Instagram and Threads: @holyterrorspodcast Follow the hosts:  ...

Here comes the bride! With Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut just around the corner, we decided that now would be the perfect time to cover The Bride of Frankenstein, a film that continues to impress and evolve more than 90 years after its release.  Follow the show:            Bluesky: @holyterrors            Instagram and Threads: @holyterrorspodcast Follow the hosts:            Brian is @bri...

In the first installment of our regular feature we're calling 'The Confessional' Brian and Pat share what they've been watching including '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,' 'Nomads,' and 'Send Help' among many others. They also each drop a book recommendation. We will be dropping these hangout episodes in between our regular movie discussion episodes as often as possible and hope you enjoy the dis...

It's time for some Satanic Panic with Joe Dante's horror-comedy classic The Burbs. We discuss the roots of the 1980s Satanic Panic, the ways the film affected us as kids, that controversial ending, and much more. God we love this street! Follow the show:            Bluesky: @holyterrors            Instagram and Threads: @holyterrorspodcast Follow the hosts:            Brian is @brianwaves42 pretty...

We grab our dusters and perch on our chairs to discuss the highly entertaining and rather confounding The Prophecy. Topics include that stacked cast, the convoluted motivations of the angels and the devil, the impeccable sense of style, and above all the incomparable Christopher Walken. We also pose a challenge to our listeners on that front. So join us for the most 90s of 90s religious horrors--i...

For our first official episode, Brian and Pat are joined by author and teacher T.J. Tranchell to discuss one of the most effective Holy Terrors of recent years, HERETIC from 2023. We discuss the authenticity of the depiction of LDS missionaries, the veracity of the various arguments presented in the film, and how Hugh Grant gave us the best ever performance of "Creep." Like the movie, the discussi...

Welcome to Holy Terrors. In this episode Brian and Pat introduce themselves and discuss how the show came to be. They share a little about their own backgrounds with faith, religion, and spirituality before naming 5 Holy Terrors each that they look forward to discussing on future episodes. Follow the show:            Bluesky: @holyterrors            Instagram and Threads: @holyterrorspodcast