JumpScare! The Horror Podcast

This week we're covering the film Voices Carry straight out of Cinequest 2025.  This film is written and directed by Abby Brenker and Ellyn Vander Wyden.   Looking for a new beginning, Sam and Jack leave Boston and move into Sam’s childhood home on a picturesque lake in New Hampshire. Despite the natural beauty and small-town charm, the couple struggles to adjust. Sam wrestles with her stagnant ca...

 Our latest episode dives deep into the 80's slasher classic, Happy Birthday to Me. Prepare for kebab-fueled terror!  Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #HappyBirthdayToMe  #80sHorror #SlasherFilm #HorrorClassic #CultHorror #melissasueanderson #canadianhorror #RetroHorror 

This Valentine's Day we're celebrating with the new slasher Heart Eyes! If you've ever wondered what a hybrid of a rom-com and horror film would be, then wonder no more.   Heart Eyes is the perfect blend of romance and horror. Tune in to hear our thoughts, including some spoiler ones (Don't worry we give a warning before the spoilers start. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #hea...

Get out your panchos and rain boots for this one! This week we wade into the gory, utterly disgusting (in a good way) remake of Street Trash. From Ryan Krueger, the director of Fried Barry comes this film set in the South Africa of 2050.  What happens when the ultra rich decide to get rid the homeless problem by using a body melting chemical agent?  Well you get a ton of gory body destruction and...

This week we take a look at Steven Soderbergh's haunted house film Presence. Betty started to do this as a spoiler episode but changed her mind during recording so this episode is spoiler free.   So tune in and see what Betty and Shad thought about this high concept haunted house film. Where to find us:  https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #stevensoderbergh #davidkoepp #horrormovies #hauntedhouse #...

It's a full moon and that means it's time for Wolf Man!   This episode we a do a spoiler free review of the new Wolf Man movie from Leigh Whannell.     Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast   #WolfMan #WolfManMovie #Werewolf #HorrorMovie #leighwhannell #corbetttuck #blumhouse #christopherabbott #juliagarner #matildafirth

This week we're covering the forgotten (maybe with good reason) slasher Iced from 1989.   If you have an interest in winter horror, this is definitely worth watching.  If you're into low budget slashers, that are borderline softcore porn, then this is the movie you've been waiting for. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast   #iced #iced1989 #horrormovies #slashermovies #forgottonhor...

Happy New Year! This week we're talking about Robert Eggers Nosferatu.  Betty has been waiting since 2016 for Eggers to make this film and she has opinions on it.     Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #Nosferatu2024 #RobertEggers #BillSkarsgard #LilyRoseDepp #NicholasHoult #AaronTaylorJohnson #EmmaCorrin #WillemDafoe #Horror #GothicHorror #Vampire #horrormovies #gothichorror #ho...

This Christmas Eve we're delving into the mysterious world of Bloody Axe Wound.  "Abbie Bladecut's family business, a video store, has thrived by disposing of teenagers to mimic horror movies. As the first female slasher, she battles gender bias while realizing the harsh realities behind the mass murders." https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #BloodyAxeWound #MatthewJohnLawrence #SariArambulo #Molly...

Happy Friday the 13th!  Remember those carefree summer days, filled with sun, fun, and maybe a little too much teen spirit? Well, in 1980, a group of unsuspecting campers got a whole lot more than they bargained for. This week, we're taking a trip back to the 80s to revisit the film that launched a thousand slashers: Friday the 13th. Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast   #fridayth...

This week we're joined by Steven C. Miller to talk about his new film Werewolves! He fills us in on behind the scenes info about the making of the film and talks about his love for all things werewolf. In the film a supermoon event triggers a latent gene in every human, transforming them into werewolves when exposed to moonlight. This event leads to widespread chaos and the deaths of nearly a bill...

This week, we're delving into the twisted realms of Lore and Children of the Pines. These two films offer a chilling blend of supernatural horror and psychological suspense. We'll also be discussing the masterful performances of the late, great Tony Todd. His iconic presence has left an indelible mark on the horror genre, and we'll be paying tribute to his legacy. https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcas...

This week we sit down with Emmy Award winning makeup effects artist Todd McIntosh.  Todd talked with us about his career and his time working on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and other film and TV projects.   Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #toddmcintosh #buffythevampireslayer #horrormovies #makeupeffects 

It's been 20 years since we first met Jigsaw, the twisted mastermind behind a series of deadly games in SAW , and 15 years since we stumbled upon the events in Paranormal Activity. These films have left an indelible mark on the horror genre, and we're here to talk about what makes them so enduring. From the intricate traps of Jigsaw to the chilling manifestations in Paranormal Activity, we'll delv...

Welcome to our 250th episode!! For this momentous occasion we are covering the new version of Salem's Lot. Released straight to HBO MAX this version was intended to be a theatrical film.  WB changed their mind at the last minute and almost scrapped the movie entirely.  So how does the movie hold up? Grab your stakes and some garlic as we head into Salem's Lot to find out.  Where to find us: https:...

Surprise! It's a special bonus episode! Things Will Different is a time-travel/heist/isolation horror movie that we love.   This was a film we originally viewed during the Overlook Film Festival earlier this year.  It's being released theatrically today and we wanted to make sure we did a full episode on it.   Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #thingswillbedifferent #michaelfelk...

This week we're cruising back to 1980 with The Hearse! When a schoolteacher inherits a secluded house, they unknowingly become entangled in a terrifying mystery. A sinister black hearse, a haunting atmosphere, and a dark secret lurking in the shadows create a chilling experience that's perfect for classic horror enthusiasts. Also listen as Shad explains how The Hearse star David Gautreaux almost b...

While we were at the Overlook Film Festival we picked up a movie from the Vinegar Syndrome table called Prey.  We had never heard of it and it was blind buy for both of us.   I think we should just let the official Wikipedia entry describe this film.  A carnivorous shape-shifting alien named Kator lands in the woods of rural England. The vanguard of an invasion force, his mission is to evaluate th...

This week we're discussing the cult classic Equinox with our guest Jeff Farley.  Jeff is make-up and special effects artist who has worked on films like The Blob (1988), Demon WInd, Arena, Slumber Party Massacre II and tons more. He's also worked on TV series like Babylon 5 and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Jeff is a fountain of information on the film Equinox and he takes us through its production an...

This episode continues our "Jumpscare! goes to the movies" month with one neither of us had seen before Anguish, from 1987.  *SPOILER WARNING* We do spoil this movie, it’s hard to discuss it without spoiling it   Anguish is a disturbing horror film that explores the power of suggestion and the dark side of human nature. It's a must-watch for fans of psychological thrillers and those seeking a trul...

Grab your popcorn (figuratively), and prepare to be transported back to 1991. Today, we're discussing  Popcorn. Join us as we unravel the twisted tale of a movie marathon gone horribly wrong, and discover if this flick is a cinematic masterpiece or a bag of seeds.   https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #PopcornMovie #jillscholen #deewallace #derekrydell #raywalston #tomvillard #bobclark #Popcorn1991...

Jumpscare! is back with a new episode about the 1994 cyber-horror film, Brainscan.   The film wasn't a box office hit and the critics certainly care for it, but how does it hold up?  Tune in to find out! Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast #JumpscarePodcast #Brainscan #HorrorMovies #90sHorror #cyberhorror #franklangella #edwardfurlong #horrorpodcast 

This week we delve into the biggest horror movie of the summer, Long Legs.  This film is a slow burn that builds to a truly chilling climax. Maika Monroe is phenomenal as the FBI agent on the hunt for a terrifying killer. NIcholas Cage takes creepy to the next level as Long Legs.  He embodies the unsettling creepiness of the elusive serial killer with a look achieved through prosthetics and makeup...

Maxxxine, the latest installment in Ti West's chilling X trilogy, has finally slashed its way onto the scene! This follow-up to X (2022) sees Mia Goth return as the ambitious and, let's face it, ruthless Maxine Minx. This time, Maxine sets her sights on Hollywood in the 1980s. Traded in are the quaint Texas farmlands for the neon-drenched avenues of LA. But Maxine's journey to mainstream success i...

This week's episode of Jumpscare! is more than just a look at  the classic sci-fi horror film, "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1978). It's a tribute to the legendary Donald Sutherland, whose iconic performance as Matthew Bennell anchors the film's chilling paranoia. From his initial unease to his desperate pleas, Sutherland embodies the terror of a man where even your loved ones might not be who...