Jersey Ghouls

Jacki and Marissa are kicking the #Fall of Found Footage with a dive into the Creep Series by Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice. They talk about what makes the found footage subgenre so popular. They talk about the rules of making a good found footage film. They then dive into the Creep series and rave about how such a small budget film could be so powerful. Want to Watch Our Next FIlms? Check out Th...

Jacki and Marissa continue their celebration of Mike Flanagan, with a discussion of The Haunting of Bly Manor. Marissa crashes out about the death, being forgotten, and the afterlife. She decides to plan her own Halloween Hell House, where the only people who have to worry are horrible humans. The rest of us are going straight up. As Marissa spirals we are lucky that Jacki is here to talk her down...

The Ghouls are celebrating episode 250 with a little Q&A to start the show. They get personal and talk about their fears, their hopes for the future, and the Ghouls they have become over the last 9 years of the show. Then they jump back into The (Inconsistent) Year of Mike Flannagan with his adaptation of Stephen King's Doctor Sleep. The sequel to The Shining is in very good hands and the Ghouls g...

Hail to the queen, baby, and join the ghouls as we celebrate our hostess with the most-ess, Jacki one of our favorite regulars, AJ. This time, we do not try to scare AJ, but, rather, let him chuckle along at the silly shenanigans that are Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness. The gang celebrates the film's groovy FX. They give Bruce Campbell the props he deserves, and they chuckle at the films slapstick....

The year of Mike Flannigan continues with what made him a household name: the Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House. We are joined by our friend Robyn to break down all ten episodes and dive into trauma, jump scares, family drama, plot twists, ghosts, mental illness, the myth of the forever home and so much more. If you didn't find all of the lurking spirits in the background, check out the Sc...

Join Jacki and Marissa as they celebrate another favorite Ghouls streaming service: Shudder. This all horror channel has been a JG staple for years, and it brings together the best older horror classics as well as the best in indie and Shudder produced horror. Specifically, they ghouls tackle the 2023 Shudder Original The Sacrifice Game. A surprisingly fun play on home invastion and demon possessi...

This week Jacki and Marissa are joined by the awesome Katie Hampton and Marie Brand from Napping Through Happy Hour to discuss Smile 1 and Smile 2. Marissa goes 0 for 2 this spring, forcing their awesome, non-horror heavy guests to experience these gory psychological horror films. Do these films handle trauma and grief in an irresponsible way? What is a filmmaker's responsibility to the audience w...

Like any self respecting movie podcast, the Jersey Ghouls love the free streaming service, Tubi! In this episode the Ghouls searched through the never ending horror section on Tubi to chat about the titles that jumped out at them and even had each other watch one! As per usual, Marissa takes one path and Jacki takes another, but in the end, it's all love for Tubi. Learn more about your ad choices....

Jacki and Marissa continue their deep dive into the Mike Flanagan Universe with a talk about Ouija: Origin of Evil and Gerald's Game. They dive into the history of Ouija and cycles of violence and abuse. They also point out some bout Flanagan's auteur patterns as they start to really take form in these films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jacki and Marissa as they explore Candyman (1992) and Candyman (2021). They dive into the academic discourse surrounding these films They talk race and feminism in both films, and reflect on the power of racial tensions as they relate to this moment in history. They also, of course, warn of the dangerous urban legends, from sewer alligators to Jersey Devils and rat dogs. We used so, so many a...

Jacki and Marissa continue their deep dive into the Mike Flanagan Cinematic Universe (MFCU). The trace the writer/director's evolution through Hush and Before I Wake and once again gush over Flanagan's style and horror expertise. They explore how these films continue to highlight the origin story of the superhero and his later creations. They explore representation of disabilities and controversie...

Hold on to your seat, Sports Fans because we have made it to the last episode! With 4 kids remaining, it's time to battle it out and watch the champion rise up. Joining them this year are good friends: Jennifer Smith and Elizabeth Sagewood. From possession to influence to just plain bad, the gang will debate and decide which kid or kids are evil enough to move to the next round. We hope you have e...

Welcome to week 3 of March Madness! The decisions will only get tougher from here on out. They start with The Sweet 16 and somehow manage to maintain their friendships as The Elite 8 is chopped down to the remaining 4 children. Joining them this year are good friends: Jennifer Smith and Elizabeth Sagewood. From possession to influence to just plain bad, the gang will debate and decide which kid or...

It's the second week of March Madness and the final eliminations of the 32 bracket! Joining them this year are good friends: Jennifer Smith and Elizabeth Sagewood. From possession to influence to just plain bad, the gang will debate and decide which kid or kids are evil enough to move to the next round. Tune in next Sunday for the Sweet 16 & the Elite 8 brackets! Find Lizzie on YouTube & Instagram...

Happy March Madness to those who celebrate! The Ghouls are so excited to kick off the start of the elimination with the "West Coast" side of the 32 bracket! Joining them this year are good friends: Jennifer Smith and Elizabeth Sagewood. From possession to influence to just plain bad, the gang will debate and decide which kid or kids are evil enough to move to the next round. Tune in next Sunday fo...

Happy Valloween! This week the Ghouls get sentimental and mushy and celebrate all things love between a woman and... well... not your average partner. Zombies and Shakespeare are the perfect combo in 2013's Warm Bodies. While a snappy musical number and a very charming creature made the Ghouls fall in love with 2024's Your Monster. A ton of inspiration for this episodes came from the current monst...

The ghouls are trying something new this year. Every month they are dropping one episode on the same topic: The incredible horror auteur Mike Flanagan. Marissa and Jacki start by diving into Flanagan's style, discussing the themes, style, and actors who make up the Flanagan Cinematic Universe. They gush over his first two first full-length films, Absentia and Oculus. Learn more about your ad choic...

After a long winter break the Ghouls are back with a few of their favorites to talk about upcoming movies, series, books, and all that horror has to offer in 2025. Liz, Jen, and Lizzie join the panel this time and bring with them so many titles to add to the "must watch" and "must read" list. Thank you to our amazing panel of guests: Liz Williams of The Scariest Things Podcast - Check out Scariest...

Happy Holidays! The Ghouls took a bit of a break in December, as they prepped for the arrival of Krampus and all those other folks! So Jacki and Marissa are ending the year with some reflection. 2024. It was a year. The ghouls push through the existential dread of this year to find the good, the bad, and the horrific. Jacki and Marissa list their favorite horror content of the year. They also list...

Frequent guest Lizzie Sagewood joins the Ghouls as they conclude Gothic November with two modern entries into the genre: The Others and Crimson Peak. Lizzie tells of her time living in a haunted gothic home, the trails of motherhood and mental health are discussed and how kick ass women can fall for the wrong guy. What are some of your favorite modern gothic movies? Find Lizzie (Elizabeth Sagewood...

This month Jacki and Marissa are exploring gothic horror films. They start out with 2 black and white classics, The Innocents and The Haunting, The ghouls explore the history of the gothic as a style, and talk about the ambiguity of both of these films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Halloween! It's all treats and no tricks this year. To celebrate the upcoming 40th anniversary of the original NoES, the Ghouls are watching and chatting about all of the films in the series. In Part 2, they finish the OG series, watch Freddy vs Jason and ugh, the 2010 remake. Listen to Jacki's 2019 birthday episode to here all of their thoughts on Wes Craven's New Nightmare. Friend of the s...

Happy Halloween! It's all treats and no tricks this year. To celebrate the upcoming 40th anniversary of the original NoES, the Ghouls are watching and chatting about all of the films in the series. In this first part, they talk about movies 1 - 4. Want to hear more about a few of the movies? Catch Jacki on an episode of Fright School where they discussed NoES 2: Freddy's Revenge. Take a ride in th...

In this episode, Jacki and Marissa play some rank games and try to stump each other with lots of fun categories. They also play some blind lists, where you number favorites without knowing what is next. Topics include: vampires, Halloween Candy, 80's slashers, and much more. So join the ghouls for a little spooky fun as we inch closer to Halloween. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

The Ghouls are doing something a little different this week and have gathered a panel of incredible guests to discuss the topic of children and the horror genre. Everything from "How young is too young?" "Is it ok to nudge your kids into the fandom that you love?" and "What do you shy away from more: sex or violence?" A mix of Mamas and DINKs weigh in on these questions and many more! Thank you to...