Mouths of Madness: A Horror Movie Podcast

This week on the Mouths of Madness, we're diving deep into one of the most talked-about psychological horror thrillers in recent years. We break down the shocking twist, Willow Fitzgerald's incredible performance, the nonlinear storytelling, the cinematography, hidden symbolism, and whether Strange Darling deserves to be considered a modern horror classic—or if it's being overhyped. Of course... w...

Is Fresh (2022) one of the smartest modern horror movies... or just an overhyped cannibal thriller? 🍖 This week on Straitjacket Talk, we're diving into Mimi Cave's Fresh starring Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones. We break down the shocking twist, the horror-comedy balancing act, the bizarre romance, the cannibalism, the ending, and whether this Hulu horror actually deserves its "Certified Fre...

They're all going to laugh at you... unless you're listening to The Mouths of Madness! 🔪🩸 This week we're reviewing Carrie (1976), Stephen King's groundbreaking horror classic directed by Brian De Palma. Is Carrie a masterpiece of psychological horror, a tragic coming-of-age story, or simply the most unforgettable prom night disaster in movie history? We debate whether Carrie was justified, disc...

David Cronenberg's Videodrome (1983) might be the most disturbing movie that accidentally predicted the internet. In this horror movie review podcast, we dive deep into body horror, media manipulation, bizarre hallucinations, and the infamous "Long Live the New Flesh" ending. Along the way, we debate whether Videodrome is a masterpiece, a fever dream, or just one giant stomach-vagina hallucination...

🌞 Welcome to the brightest nightmare in horror. This week on the Mouths of Madness, we're reviewing Midsommar (2019), Ari Aster's unsettling folk horror masterpiece that somehow makes flowers, sunshine, and smiling people feel more terrifying than any haunted house. Join us as we break down the cult of Harga, Florence Pugh's unforgettable performance, hidden symbolism, shocking deaths, and whethe...

Leatherface is back, Chop Top won’t shut up, Dennis Hopper has two chainsaws, and somehow The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is celebrating 40 years of pure horror-comedy chaos. In this episode of Straitjacket Talk, we dive into Tobe Hooper’s wild 1986 sequel and ask the big questions: Is this a misunderstood cult classic? Is Chop Top hilarious or unbearable? Did Leatherface get neutered by love? And w...

This week, the crew dives headfirst into James Gunn’s INSANE cult classic horror-comedy Slither (2006) — and things get WEIRD fast. From alien parasites and nightmare fuel body horror to “Lyme disease from deer feces,” exploding Brendas, and Logan slowly becoming a real-life Slither monster during the episode… this might be our grossest review yet. 💀 Is Slither an underrated horror masterpiece?...

Cape Fear is Martin Scorsese at his sleaziest, sweatiest, and most unhinged — and Robert De Niro’s Max Cady might be one of the most terrifying villains we’ve reviewed yet. In this long-form horror movie review podcast, we dive into Cape Fear (1991), the wild performances, the uncomfortable tension, the Hitchcock vibes, the piano wire kill, the boat finale, and why this movie somehow manages to be...

JASON LIVES… and Bearclaw finally believes us. This week on Mouths of Madness, we dig up Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) — the movie that turned Jason Voorhees into an UNDEAD horror icon and gave us one of the BEST slasher movies of the 1980s. From zombie Jason rising in a lightning storm… to paintball bros getting annihilated… to the most chaotic RV scene in horror history, this episo...

Haunted dolls? Check. Bland protagonists? Unfortunately, also check. In this episode of Straitjacket Talk, we dive headfirst into Annabelle (2014)—the Conjuring Universe’s creepiest cash-grab that somehow made $257 MILLION… with a doll that barely moves. We break down: -That insanely effective (and terrifying) opening scene -Why the doll is scarier than the actual movie -The accidental comedy of “...

What was supposed to be the perfect birthday surprise turns into a chaotic horror-comedy nightmare… 🎂💀 In this episode of Mouths of Madness, we celebrate Kevin's birthday with a giant cake (bad idea), accidentally cause a very questionable situation (worse idea), and somehow still manage to dive headfirst into a full review of Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991). Is this the wildest, most...

Three people. One David Lynch movie. Zero understanding. 😵‍💫 In this episode of Straitjacket Talk, we dive headfirst into Mulholland Drive—a film so confusing it made us question reality, our identities, and whether “this is the girl” actually means anything at all. From nightmare diner encounters to cowboy philosophy and a hitman who definitely should not have a job, this movie is a surreal fev...

What happens when a group of horror fans tries to “fix” Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers… and accidentally makes it worse? 💀 In this absolutely unhinged episode of Mouths of Madness, we dive headfirst into one of the most chaotic horror sequels ever made—complete with cults, confusing timelines, Paul Rudd being weirdly creepy, and Michael Myers apparently doing laundry now?? 🧺🔪 But that’s...

Seven days… to watch this episode 👀📼 In this hilarious (and slightly cursed) episode of Straitjacket Talk, we dive headfirst into The Ring (2002)—the movie that traumatized an entire generation and made everyone side-eye their TV like it owed them money. Join Kevin, Nathan, Gill, and special guest Dan (Mouths of Madness Podcast) as they break down cursed tapes, creepy kids, questionable parentin...

What happens when a horror podcast accidentally gets stuck in its own time loop… complete with clown horns, exploding police cars, and a suspicious amount of Mountain Dew casualties? In this chaotic episode of Mouths of Madness, we dive into Happy Death Day (2017)—but things spiral FAST. One minute it’s a normal review, the next we’re questioning reality, reliving the same episode, and debating wh...

What happens when a masked killer picks the worst possible house to invade… and the homeowner refuses to go quietly? 😈 In this episode of Straitjacket Talk, Kevin, Nathan, and Gill dive into the 2016 horror thriller Hush directed by Mike Flanagan. With a $1 million budget, one house, and a handful of actors, this home invasion movie somehow delivers maximum tension, brutal kills, and one seriousl...

What happens when a casino wish coin, Hulk Hogan, John Carpenter, a NY Jets Fan, and the Macho Man collide in Las Vegas? Absolute chaos. 😂 In this episode of Mouths of Madness, the crew heads to the Lucky Shamrock Casino to review the cult horror classic Leprechaun 3 (1995) — but things spiral fast when mysterious gold coins start granting ridiculous wishes. One moment the New York Jets are winni...

They’re coming to get you, Barbara… again. 🧟‍♂️🔥 In this episode of Straitjacket Talk, we dive headfirst into Night of the Living Dead (1990) — the Tom Savini-directed remake of George A. Romero’s horror masterpiece. Is this cult classic zombie remake an underrated gem… or a pointless shot-for-shot redo of the 1968 original? This episode goes OFF THE RAILS in the best way possible — basement deb...

Scream 7 (2026) is OUT NOW and we caught it opening night in a packed theater… which means the screams were loud, the laughs were louder, and Ghostface was apparently made of Kevlar and pure rage! 🔪😈 Welcome to Mouths of Madness, your new favorite horror movie review podcast, coming to you “live” from the Dungeon of Doom for a special bonus episode on Scream 7. We’ve got a Clash of the Generatio...

Welcome to the IMAD Theater — where the floors are sticky, Ghostface is on a wire, and the concessions might cost you your sanity. In this episode of Mouths of Madness, we review Scream 2 (1997) and break down the kills, sequel satire, meta commentary, and the most unintentionally hilarious moments in this iconic slasher sequel. We cover sequel rules, franchise debates, best kills and quotes, and...

Three hosts. One haunted house. Zero answers. This episode of Straitjacket Talk dives headfirst into House (1977)—the psychedelic, bananas Japanese horror cult classic that makes Jaws, Evil Dead, and Scooby-Doo feel like they got tossed in a blender. 🏠🐱🍉 We argue, we laugh, we question reality, and we definitely do not solve the mystery of the killer piano, the haunted cat, or the watermelon gu...

In this episode of Mouths of Madness, we review Heart Eyes (2025), a Valentine’s Day slasher horror movie that blends rom-com tropes with brutal kills. Our Heart Eyes (2025) horror movie review breaks down the kills, killer reveal, themes, and whether this modern slasher delivers real scares or more romance than terror. Is Heart Eyes a clever, self-aware horror comedy… or a slasher with more kisse...

We’re reviewing Valentine (2001), the early-2000s slasher horror film, and celebrating it with chaotic debates, spicy hot-tub opinions, killer Cupid masks, maggot chocolates, nu-metal vibes, and one man absolutely refusing to call this movie good. Is Valentine (2001) an underrated holiday horror banger… or a bland slasher with wax-on-the-dick energy? Expect laughs, nostalgia, brutal honesty, and w...

In this episode of Mouths of Madness, we review The Fly (1986), David Cronenberg’s tragic body horror classic starring Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis. We break down the film’s themes of transformation, love, decay, and identity, along with its Oscar-winning practical effects and why The Fly still hits harder with age. Welcome back to the Dungeon of Doom — where the walls are wired, the lab is suspi...

This is a bonus episode of Mouths of Madness featuring our companion series, Straitjacket Talk. We’re diving into Poltergeist (1982): the haunted-house classic that said, “What if your TV had better reception… from the afterlife?” We break down the Spielberg vs. Tobe Hooper debate (who really directed this thing?), revisit the most iconic moments (“They’re here…”, the clown scene, the tree attack,...