Horror/Stories

A conversation with Jamie Jackson, Donna Taylor, and Sarah's bestie Sam about Chris McKay's 2023 masterpiece, Renfield . We discuss vampires, our favorite moments from the film, and debate whether Renfield can be classified as 'folk horror.'

Guests Anastasia (formerly of Bibliophilia and the Philosophers' Degrees podcast), Bryan Farrell, and Nenia Campbell join the podcast to discuss the iconic 1999 found footage film, The Blair Witch Project. Theme Song by Matty B. Follow Horror/Stories on Instagram @horrorslashstories_pod EPISODE GUESTS: Anastasia (@ascorpiocrone) Listen to Bibliophilia and the Philosophers' Degrees Bryan Farrell (@...

Did you know we have FREE bonus episodes on the Horror/Stories Patreon? For example, this previously Patreon Exclusive episode on Zach Cregger's unnervingly comedic 2022 debut film, Barbarian. Listen today and check out patreon.com/horrorslashstories for more FREE bonus episodes.

Author Azalea Crowley joins the podcast to talk about Kenneth Dagatan's 2023 film In My Mother's Skin . Together, we discuss things that are "creepy cute," explore Filipino folklore, and consider how folk horror stories reflect human behavior. Azalea Crowley (she/they) writes for those who find beauty in the dark and unusual. Her unique brand of horror romances combines the grotesque with the gorg...

An uproarious, unhinged, and slightly scandalous conversation with visionary author Dana Sweeney about Alex Garland's film Men (2022). You can find out more about Dana's work on our Season 1: Episode 10 "Dana Sweeney and the End of the World" and on her website: https://www.danasweeney.com/ Follow Dana on social media @danasweeneyauthor

Author J.C. Murphey joins the podcast to talk about Joko Anwar's 2019 folk horror film, Impetigore. References: Asia Society at the Movies: 'Impetigore' Q&A: https://youtu.be/BZ7Zj7Q6-c8?si=vtB0di_SNK4_M0vx --- J.C. Murphey is a lover of romance but writer of dystopian and dark fantasy fiction. Follow her on Facebook (J.C. Murphey), Instagram (@authorj.c.murphey), and TikTok (@j_c_murphey) to...

In this episode, Veronica and Lizzy, co-hosts of the Spill the Spice Podcast, join us to talk about the Robert Eggers' 2015 folk horror film, The VVitch . Tune in for a conversation on mental health, religious trauma, and our guests' personal ghost stories. ABOUT SPILL THE SPICE PODCAST: Spill the Spice Podcast is a podcast for readers who crave the dark, the dirty, and the deeply personal. Every...

Lyndall Clipstone, author of Tenderly I Am Devoured (out July 1, 2025!), joins the podcast to talk flower-threaded horror and Ari Aster's 2019 folk horror revival film, Midsommar. Episode recorded early May 2025. Theme song by Matty Allen. Lyndall Clipstone writes dark tales of flower-threaded horror. She is the critically acclaimed author of The World at the Lake’s Edge duology, Unholy Terrors ,...

Folk horror season is here! In this episode, we ask what folk horror is, our favorite folk horror books and movies, and the folk horror books/movies we're most looking forward to reading this season! Episode recorded early May 2025 . Theme song by Matty Allen. Books Mentioned: Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones The Bone Drenche...

In our SEASON ONE FINALE EPISODE, iconic dark romance author Kate Raven joins the podcast to talk about Daphne du Maurier's 1938 Gothic novel Rebecca and Alfred Hitchcock's 1940 film adaptation by the same name.

In this episode, author Donna Taylor joins the podcast to talk about the movie that inspired her upcoming YA horror release, Blood on the Boardwalk (September 2025). Together, we discuss writing horror for different audiences, imposter syndrome, and the movie that made vampires hot. Theme song by Matty Allen

Author Kelly Evans joins the podcast to talk about the 1954 Creature from the Black Lagoon. Kelly Evans is a historical fiction author with a bit of historical horror thrown in. Her main horror novels take place in England during the Black Death. Is it a zombie? Or the Black Death? Who can tell? When not writing, Kelly indulges her love of horror by watching one of the hundreds of really bad B mov...

In this episode, dark romance author Madeline Thorne joins the podcast to talk about the landmark feminist film Ginger Snaps (2000) and the horrors of being a teenager. Notes: The podcast episode referenced on Jordan Peele's NOPE is Still Processing (NYT): 'Alien Superstar'

In this episode, author J.C. Murphey joins Nenia and Sarah to discuss the 1990 movie adaptation of Stephen King's Misery. Settle in, as we examine the consumption of art and art that consumes.

This episode, Matty and Sarah get deep (in the Catacombs of Paris) talking about As Above So Below (2014) with Anastasia, co-host of the podcast Bibliophilia and the Philosopher's Degrees . Join the conversation, as we discuss ethical consumerism, cathartic horror, and Dante's inferno. And be sure to check out Bibiliophilia and the Philosopher's Degrees!

These are scary times, so we watched something not so scary. In Episode 9, author Regina Sage joins the pod to discuss the 2002 live-action Scooby Doo movie, 00s nostalgia, and the way she navigates fear in her novels. We reminisce about our childhoods, distinguish spooky from scary, and find meaning in the movie's timely message, "friends don't quit." If you need a little mood boost today, we pro...

On the one-year anniversary of her book's publication, author Dana Sweeney joins the pod to talk about the unnervingly believable dystopian world in her Stronghold novels, Lust for Tomorrow and Trust in Tomorrow. Please note: this episode explores adult themes and topics that people may find uncomfortable or triggering, including ableism, bodily autonomy, homophobia, sex, sexual assault, and domes...

This episode we are so lucky to have dark romance author Nenia Campbell join us to discuss the 00s cult classic, Jennifer's Body. Hear about how Nenia's creative writing unsettled her 4th grade teacher, parallels between possession and objectification, film industry misogyny, and how horror and dark romance can be healing. Also check out: Jennifer's Body Reunion: Megan Fox and Diablo Cody Get Cand...

In this episode, we discuss Kōji Shiraishi's Noroi: The Curse with special guest  @bookmarkedbybritt Are you into creepy, slow-burn puzzles? Folk-horror about ancient, sinister, demon rituals? Metaphors for colonization? Then you should definitely check out this 2005 j-horror mockumentary. 

Do you believe in blessings? How far would you go to save your child? This episode, we examine Kevin Ko's 2022 film, Incantation. Happy Halloween! Interviews Referenced: The Art of Horror: "Incantation" Director Kevin Ko & The Pursuit of a Cinematic Dream https://youtu.be/3VgApO0jGE0?si=MJ3F9BmuEBVZ5fYh Rue Morgue Interview with Producer Adrienne Biddle on the Family Terrors of "The Dark...

Matty's on tour, so this month it's just Sarah (and a special guest!). Keeping on the topic of possession, join us to discuss The Dark and the Wicked (2020), a movie that traumatized us. Content warning: discussion of grief, self-harm, suic**e, and care of a loved one at the end of life. ABOUT THE SHOW: Just two siblings having fun talking about our favorite topic--horror movies. In each short epi...

In this episode, Matty and Sarah discuss the Demián Rugna's film WHEN EVIL LURKS (2023). Tune in to hear about a movie that *actually* scared Matty and that Sarah enjoyed watching (through her fingers).  Content warning: mention of child death. Article mentioned: "A Conversation With Demián Rugna (WHEN EVIL LURKS)" By Jack Schenker (Hammer to Nail) https://www.hammertonail.com/interviews...

In this episode, Matty and Sarah discuss the A24 movie BODIES, BODIES, BODIES (2022).  What's the scariest game you've played at a party? ABOUT THE SHOW: Just two siblings having fun nerding out about our favorite topic--horror movies. In each short episode, Matty and Sarah discuss a horror movie, consider themes across films, and explore the concept of fear. FIND US ON INSTA: @horrorsla...

Meet siblings Matty (he/they) and Sarah (she/her) and hear about why they started this podcast, how they fell in love with horror, and what they look for in a horror movie. Note: This episode was recorded in February 2024 and released in August 2024. ABOUT THE SHOW: Just two siblings here to have fun and nerd out about our favorite subject--horror movies. In each short episode, we discuss a select...