Mostly Horror

This week, we’re joined once again by internationally touring DJ, producer, streamer and horror head Cray for a wide ranging conversation about one of our favorite unofficial subgenres: Slutty Horror . What started as a joke quickly spiraled into a full blown thesis. Together, we try to define the undefinable. What makes a horror movie slutty? Is it the aesthetic? The attitude? The blood slicked l...

Hey Horror Fans!!! In this episode of Mostly Horror , we dive into Sinners , Ryan Coogler’s Southern Gothic vampire film that blends horror, history, and culture in a masterful way. This isn’t just a vampire story, it’s a reminder that art and music are fundamental parts of our human spirit, something many cultures, especially the Black community, have held onto and treasured even in the face of o...

Twenty-eight years later... and we have thoughts. This week, Steve and Sean dive into the latest entry in Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s iconic rage virus saga: 28 Years Later . From callbacks to the haunting original, to gas explosions that defy logic, to the viral evolution of zombie horror.. Lets chat about it all. Along the way, the guys reflect on the legacy of 28 Days Later , the raw power o...

We’re diving into M3GAN mayhem with actress Jen Van Epps! Jen joins us to talk all things M3GAN 2.0 .. from her first reaction to the sequel’s wild new tone to what it’s really like filming with a murderous AI doll on set. She shares behind the scenes stories of working alongside Brian Jordan Alvarez, Allison Williams, and the incredibly talented young stars Amy Donald and Violet McGraw. We also t...

Voice actor and Phenomena podcast host Mimi Dybs joins the show for a deep and wide ranging conversation about creativity, belief, and the strange phenomena that shape how we understand the world. We explore her work in voiceover, the inspiration behind her show Phenomena , and the challenges of making meaningful creative work in a chaotic world. Along the way, we dive into topics like artificial...

With Steve out this week, Sean summoned three of our oldest friends. Bruce Christopher (aka Portia Davis), Brandon Coulter (aka Ghus), and Cameron Gawne (resident zookeeper and horror nerd) for a boozy séance and horror hangout. They kick things off with some horror news, covering the upcoming Alien: Earth series, Robert Eggers' now confirmed to take on A Christmas Carol , and A24’s terrifying Bac...

Hey Horror Fans!!! This week we are joined by David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano, the filmmakers (and real life couple) behind I Don’t Understand You , a sharp and offbeat dark comedy about an American couple navigating the adoption process while on vacation in Italy. As tensions rise and misunderstandings multiply, the film explores what it means to stay connected when everything around you start...

Hey Horror Fans!!! This week we dive into the deep and shark infested waters of Dangerous Animals with filmmaker Sean Byrne! This film subverts the usual shark horror story, making it clear that while sharks can be very dangerous they are not the real monsters...Man is. Sean breaks down why sending this message was crucial to the story. We also talk Australia’s unique horror scene and wildlife, th...

Indie horror filmmaker Julia Max joins us to talk about her feature debut The Surrender, A raw, emotionally charged film that explores the complexities of caregiving for a dying parent, the need for control, and the chaos of family grief. We dig into how horror can act as a vessel for personal catharsis, and why mother-daughter horror remains a subgenre ripe for the screen! If you're into characte...

This week Danny and Michael Philippou (RackaRacka) join us to talk Bring Her Back , Talk to Me, A24, and the art of genre filmmaking. In this episode, the directors of Talk To Me and the new A24 horror film Bring Her Back open up about their creative journey from viral YouTube chaos to the forefront of modern horror. We talk about balancing shocking violence with emotional storytelling, earning br...

🎬 Robin Block (CreatorVC) joins us to talk In Search of Darkness , building the ScreamSeed platform, and redefining how horror stories get told—by turning passionate fans into collaborators. We dig into the making of epic-length horror docs, what sets ScreamSeed apart from Kickstarter, and why community-driven filmmaking is the future. Plus: Robin’s picks for a must-watch horror doc, a killer mic...

Hey Horror Fans!!! This week on Mostly Horror , we're joined by writer, producer, and horror legend Jeffrey Reddick —the creator of Final Destination . We dive deep into Jeffrey’s wild journey from writing a Nightmare on Elm Street prequel at age 14 to creating one of horror’s most iconic franchises. Jeffrey opens up about the state of representation in the industry, sharing personal stories about...

🎙️ Hey Horror Fans!!! This week Director Eli Craig ( Tucker and Dale vs Evil ) and author Adam Cesare ( Clown in a Cornfield ) join us to talk about bringing Clown in a Cornfield to life on the big screen! We dive into the film’s balance of horror and comedy, designing the unforgettable Frendo, the legacy of creepy clowns in pop culture, and how small-town fear can spiral into violence. Plus, we c...

Hey horror fans! This week we’re joined by Isaiah Saxon , director of A24’s The Legend of Ochi and co-founder of the visionary film and animation studio Encyclopedia Pictura . We talk about Isaiah’s early creative roots, from drawing and stop-motion to building the kid-focused platform DIY.org , and how all of that shaped his unique approach to storytelling. Then we dive deep into the stunning han...

This week on Mostly Horror , Steve flies solo for a killer conversation with Aaron Hamel, co-owner of Night Owl — a brand-new physical media movie shop in Brooklyn. They dig into the importance of physical media in the streaming era, the nostalgia of video store culture, and what it takes to revive that magic in NYC. Plus, Steve runs through the latest horror headlines in Some Things You Probably...

Author Clay McLeod Chapman has done it all.. short stories, novels, a TON of comics, and screenplays for both indie and big-name films. In this episode, we talk about his wild and winding journey through the horror genre.. from an early indie short that caught Elijah Wood’s eye, to co-writing Wendell & Wild with Henry Selick and Jordan Peele, and what a chaotic, drawn-out process making a movie ca...

Writer and director Chris Landon ( Happy Death Day , Freaky , We Have a Ghost ) joins us to talk about his latest thriller, DROP , a tension-filled ride that turns a simple phone feature into pure terror. We dive into his collaboration with Josh Ruben on Heart Eyes, creating an experience with tension, laughs and a bunch of heart, and the moments that make DROP truly unsettling. But we also dig in...

Samara Weaving ( Ready or Not, Scream VI, The Babysitter ) and her husband, writer-director Jimmy Warden ( Cocaine Bear, The Babysitter: Killer Queen ), sit down with us to talk all things Borderline —a darkly twisted thriller about fame, obsession, and dangerous attraction. Samara stars as Sofia, a former ‘90s pop star trapped in a psychological game with an unhinged fan (Ray Nicholson), and Jimm...

Flying Lotus ( Kuso, And SO much music you should check out ) joins us for a deep dive into his latest sci-fi horror film ASH , his evolution as a filmmaker, and the twisted creative vision that drives his work. We explore how he built the film’s eerie atmosphere, why horror speaks to him as an artist, and some of the building blocks that gave us this out of this world (pun intended) movie. We als...

If aliens landed tomorrow and wanted to understand humanity through film, what would we show them? We’re crafting the ultimate First Contact Movie Night with our friend Adam Volerich from Eye of the Duck ! From heartwarming classics to the darkest depths of human depravity—and, of course, our dumbest antics—we’re curating a must-watch list of flicks that will either make them love us or head strai...

Hey Horror Fans!!! This week director, writer, and former GQ journalist Mark Anthony Green joins us to dive deep into Opus , his psychological thriller about art, ego, and the dangers of blind devotion. We discuss his transition from journalism to filmmaking, the real-life inspirations behind Ariel’s journey, and what it’s like working with a powerhouse cast, including John Malkovich and Ayo Edebi...

Hey horror fans!!! This week, we are joined by Lauren LaVera to talk about her journey as Sienna in Terrifier 2 and Terrifier 3 , stepping into the franchise as its fearless new protagonist, and going head-to-head with Art the Clown!!! She shares behind-the-scenes stories, discusses the physical demands of the role, and reflects on the growing Terrifier fanbase. Plus, we break down some of the wil...

No guest? No problem! This week, it’s just your favorite horror loving hosts, Steve and Sean, celebrating 200 episodes of horror talk, chaos, and questionable opinions. We’re diving into the latest horror news, sharing our first thoughts on Oz Perkins’ The Monkey , and, of course, hitting you with our weekly horror recs. Plus, a big ol’ THANK YOU to everyone who’s been hanging with us—we appreciat...

Hey Horror Fans!!! We’ve got an absolute banger for you this week! Actor Mason Gooding ( Scream 5, 6 & 7 , Booksmart ) joins us for a wild, high-energy convo about horror, creativity, and his killer journey in the film world. With Heart Eyes just hitting screens, we dive into his role in this genre-bending horror-romance—but that’s just the start! Mason spills on what makes horror tick, how he bri...

Hey Horror Fans!!! On this episode of Mostly Horror , Steve and Sean kick things off with the latest horror news, including Matthew Lillard’s return to the Scream franchise , the (Not so) shocking cancellation of all ongoing Neil Gaiman projects ( Sandman , American Gods , etc.) amidst growing controversy, a remake of The Faculty in the works, and the announcement of a fourth and final Terrifier f...