JumpScare! The Horror Podcast

This episode we're covering The Manitou from 1978.  Based on a novel by Graham Masterston this is the first in a series of novels, but we only have the one movie.  Is that good or bad, tune in to find out!    #themanitou #horrormovies #70shorror #tonycurtis

It's the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter's The Thing, and we had to cover it.   One of the all time horror classics this film has passed the test of time.  #thething #johncarpenter #kurtrussell #horrormovies  Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

It's David Cronenberg's first film in eight years, and man did he bring his A game for this one. Surgery is the new sex, and I'm not sure we're ready for it. #davidcronenberg #crimesofthefuture #horrormovies #viggomortensen #kristenstewart #leaseydoux  Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

It's Friday the 13th and we're talking about the often overlooked Friday the 13th the series.  Our special guest this episode is Alyse Wax, author of Curious Goods: Behind the Scenes of Friday the 13th the series.  Alyse has written the definitive book and the series and joins us to dig deep into the show.  So let's all take a trip to Curious Goods and see what antique we like best.   You can get...

This episode we travel deep into the unknown and talk about 1992s Doctor Mordrid.  This started its life as a Dr. Strange film and later became Doctor Mordrid when Full Moon lost the rights to Strange.    Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jumpscare/id1436554914?mt=2 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH00Ygf2EQQOmqmo5_RsEyg   https://open.spotify.com...

This week we're covering the Netflix film Choose or Die.  The film is very reminiscent of the choose your own adventure books and several other horror films from the 80s/90s.  We also talk about some of our other favorite video game horror movies. Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jumpscare/id1436554914?mt=2 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH00Ygf...

We're finally delving into the Nightmare on Elm Street movies, and we're starting with one of the best.  NOES 3: Dream Warriors really brought Freddy into the mainstream and made him an institution. Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jumpscare/id1436554914?mt=2 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH00Ygf2EQQOmqmo5_RsEyg   https://open.spotify.com/show/...

This week we take a look at the 1974 werewolf mystery The Beast Must Die.  If you've ever wondered what an Agatha Christie horror movie would look like, well this is the movie for you.  Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jumpscare/id1436554914?mt=2 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH00Ygf2EQQOmqmo5_RsEyg   https://open.spotify.com/show/5EmdRIgfMSFDH...

This week we're covering The Fly II from 1989.  This is a much maligned sequel that doesn't deserve the hate it gets. Our friend Carrie joins us to talk about this film and some of our other favorite insect horror movies.   Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jumpscare/id1436554914?mt=2 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH00Ygf2EQQOmqmo5_RsEyg   https...

This week we're covering the forgotten gem Alison's Birthday.  This is an Australian film that's available on Shudder.   Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jumpscare/id1436554914?mt=2 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH00Ygf2EQQOmqmo5_RsEyg   https://open.spotify.com/show/5EmdRIgfMSFDH73DGSon6o https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qdW1wc2Nhc...

This episode we're covering The Pit from 1981. This was a first time watch for both of us and it not disappoint.   Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jumpscare/id1436554914?mt=2 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH00Ygf2EQQOmqmo5_RsEyg   https://open.spotify.com/show/5EmdRIgfMSFDH73DGSon6o https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qdW1wc2NhcmUucG9...

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Felissa Rose and Dave Sheridan.  The two of them have been in 28 projects together and this weekend they will be at Horrorville in Coca FL.  The Jumpscare! crew will b there this weekend as well hosting the panels at the event.   https://horrorvillecon.com/guests   Where to find us:  https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

This week we're covering the fifth film in the Scream franchise, this time just called Scream.  Why are they afraid to give these movies numbers? I went to see every Friday the 13th and Freddy film and the numbers didn't slow me down. When does Ghostface get to be the hero? Where to find us: https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

This week we're covering something of a forgotten film.  Deadly Games from 1982 is often confused with other movies that have a similar title.  Arrow Video is releasing it this month and we got an early look.   There are some interesting similarities to Scream and some unique camera work in this film.  Listen to see what we think of this overlooked horror film.  Where to find us: https://linktr.ee...

This week we're talking about our favorite  horror films of 2021.     Where to find us:   https://linktr.ee/Jumpscarepodcast

This week as a special Christmas treat we're covering the Silent Night Deadly Night series, well parts 3 thru 5 anyhow.  The first two installments get all the love and these last three get largely ignored.  Is that justified, listen and find out!  Here's your nightmare image of the day. Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jumpscare/id1436554914?mt=2...

This week we cover the The Last Matinee (aka Red Screening), a horror film from Argentina.  The film is great throwback to 80's slashers and Giallo.   If you see a guy like this enter the theater, leave! Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jumpscare/id1436554914?mt=2 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH00Ygf2EQQOmqmo5_RsEyg   https://open.spotify.com/...

This month's second serving is I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.  The late 90's were a time when all you needed for a horror movie was some pretty people from TV shows and a $65 million dollar budget.  Yep, that was the actual budget on this movie.   This is the biggest moment from the original, so of course they had to recreate it. Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com https://itun...

Happy Halloween! This episode we're covering Schlaf aka Sleep.  This is a German film from Director Michael Venus.  This is the first German horror film we've covered, and it's an unsettling but amazing watch. People you meet in the woods with an axe are rarely your friends. Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jumpscare/id1436554914?mt=2 https://www....

This episode we have an interview with director/writer Steven R. Monroe.  Steven is the writer/director of the upcoming Harland Manor.  Harland Manor is a Tubi original film premiering October 29th.   Steven joined us to talk the film and his career.   Steven is also the director of Devil on the Mountain (aka Sasquatch Mountain), House of 9, The Exorcism of Molly Hartley and the remake of I Spit o...

This week we're covering The Manor, this is a Blumhouse film that was released on Amazon Prime.  The film stars Barbara Hershey as a woman who moves into a retirement home only to find strange things happening.   Written and directed by Axelle Carolyn this one of the few horror movies that features older people as the main characters.  It's nice to see something other than teenagers in horror.   B...

This week we're covering Halloween Kills.  The second film in a trilogy of new Halloween movies, this one takes the body count to 11.  We saw the film as part of an advanced screening thanks to our friends at Promote Horror.                        My advice, just leave. Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jumpscare/id1436554914?mt=2 https://www.youtu...

This week we're covering Seance a Shudder original film.  Writer/director Simon Barrett tells the story of a boarding school that may or may not be haunted.  This movie really divided Shad and Betty, so tune in to find out why. The infamous sweater! Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jumpscare/id1436554914?mt=2 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH00Y...

This week we wrap up our novel to scream series with The Relic from 1997.  Based on a novel by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child it was the first in a series of novels about F.B.I. Agent Pendergast.  Agent Pendergast is not however in this movie at all.  They made the decision to remove the main character, which always works out well.   An exhibit full of mummies and other relics, what could go wr...

This week we continue our novel to scream series with Dean Koontz's Whispers from 1990.  This is the only movie we have covered that I couldn't find a trailer for.  I could only find a trailer for the book, this book got a TV commercial back in 1980.  TV commercials for books are something you don't see much of today.     She's just not into him. Where to find us: https://jumpscare.podbean.com htt...