Oh! That's A Scary Movie

Death gets revenge and we have some unexpected laughs with 2000's FINAL DESTINATION. Prepare to torque a wicked cable as we get into the movie's super-dark  X-FILES origins, the Devon Sawa of it all, and a truly bizarre love scene left on the cutting room floor! -- Referenced in the episode: "Death Is Not the End: An Oral History of Final Destination" Written by Jason Scott for...

Let's face it: 2020 was a weird year, to sat the least. But one of the great success stories to come out of the early months of the pandemic was Rob Savage's Shudder exclusive film HOST, a horror movie shot entirely through Zoom! We discuss demon rules, our own experiences with trying to be creative during lockdown, and how this movie brilliantly embraced its limitations to deliver scare...

This week we are dodging death, drinking potions, and chatting about one of our favorite movies! Directed by Robert Zemeckis in 1992,  DEATH BECOMES HER is a unique horror comedy starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis that will live forever in our hearts. -- Articles referenced in the episode: "Vanity, Patriarchy, and Futility: Death Becomes Her" Written by Sarah Gailey for...

WE'RE HEEERRRRE to talk about another bonafide classic: 1982's POLTERGEIST. Is this the best movie we've covered for the show? Did Tobe Hooper really direct this movie, or was it Steven Spielberg? How many times did Nathan cry during this movie (and subsequent episode recording)? And what's the deal with Doctor Octopus, anyway? Find out as we take a deep dive into this truly pe...

Welcome to WILLY'S WONDERLAND, where possessed animatronics perform a catchy ditty before trying to feast on your face. This week we are talking about this wild little film starring (Sir) Nicolas Cage that left us with more than a few questions. Chug an energy drink and join us for some classic crazy Cage. -- Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! -- Want us to cover yo...

Get outta the oven and get on your headphones, because we're talking about M. Night Shyamalan's "comeback" film, THE VISIT.  There's a lot to unpack in this movie, so join us as we run through our history with Shyamalan's movies and talk about everything from our own greatest fears to freestyle rap.  -- Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! --...

This week we watched HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT 2, and we loved every minute of it! In this 1987 sequel-but-not-a-sequel to the 1980 original, the race for Prom Queen gets vicious. Grab your tiara out of the creepy high school prop room and join us for this crazy classic slasher! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! -- Check out Watchtower Database's video on the &quo...

Happy St. Patty's Day (week)! In our latest episode (or should we say LEP-isode??), we look back at Jennifer Aniston's film debut, 1993's LEPRECHAUN. This is a movie where the magic has no rules, the kills have no scares, and we have almost no patience.  Count your lucky stars if you haven't watched this one. (Due to unforeseen issues, we had to can our episode on THE RING. In...

We did it. We watched MALIGNANT. This week we take you through all the crazy twists and turns of James Wan's unhinged horror movie from 2021. From overly moist Spooky Bois to the logistics of hypnosis, we have a lot of thoughts. -- Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! -- Want us to cover your favorite scary movie? Let us know at ohthatsascarymovie@gmail.com -- Music i...

Put on your leather pants and eyeliner, because it's the 20th anniversary of QUEEN OF THE DAMNED, the belated sequel (but not really , right?) to the acclaimed INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE. Join us as we sink our teeth into this vampire flick that's almost too steamy and aggro for us to handle, as well as our own history with this specific time in pop culture history. Yes, there is a LOT o...

Happy effing Valentine's Day! It's time to talk about one of the horror movies that kickstarted our spooky friendship: MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D. Where does this killer get their gimmick? Why is Axel the worst? When will Nathan run out of puns? Join us as we discuss a guilty pleasure that is very much a product of its time! -- Check out the interview with Bloody Disgusting in which Todd Far...

This week we are breaking out the flannel and giving our parents the middle finger because we're talking about 1996's FEAR. It's the month of ~love~ and we think this little thriller starring very young Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon is the perfect way to kick off February! -- Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! -- Want us to cover your favorite scary...

With the new SCREAM in theaters, we felt Woodsboro calling us back! We dig into SCREAM 2's inconsistent production history and meta jokes -- and find time along the way to discuss being theatre students, Nathan's undying love for Gale Weathers, and (of course) the VH1 edit of SHOWGIRLS. -- Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! -- Want us to cover your favorite sca...

Breaker! Breaker! We're hitting' the open road this week with Paul Walker and Steve Zahn in the 2001 killer trucker flick, Joy Ride. Avoid that Kojak with a Kodak and listen to this week's episode!

How does this killer croc movie morph into a rom-com at the halfway point? Why is this movie even called Lake Placid? What is going on with the dialogue in this script? This week, Ashley and Nathan are a whole episode, sarcastic  as they try to get to the bottom of the movie that finally made Ryan tap out! R.I.P. Betty White. Thank you for being a friend to crocodiles everywhere. And THANK YOU  fo...

Want to play game? This week Ashley and Nathan chat about one of the most influential horror films in the last 20 years (for better or worse), SAW. Connect the dots with us on this week’s episode! — Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! -- Want us to cover your favorite scary movie? Let us know at ohthatsascarymovie@gmail.com -- Music in this episode: Music from Uppbeat (fr...

OUTLANDEEERRR!! Grab your corncifixes and follow Ashley and Nathan behind the rows for 1984's CHILDREN OF THE CORN, a movie that is very different from how we remember it. From blood bowls to precocious voiceovers to an unnecessary number of sequels, there's a lot to discuss in OTASM's first movie of the new year. -- Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! -- W...

He sees you when your'e sleeping... and he's gonna drag you to the underworld. This week Nathan and Ashley talk everyone's favorite Yuletide demon with 2015's Krampus. Grab some 'nog and get merry! -- Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! -- Want us to cover your favorite scary movie? Let us know at ohthatsascarymovie@gmail.com -- Music in this epis...

Ho ho ho! Ashley and Nathan are total suckers for the holiday season, so we're talking about a real slashic: Bob Clark's BLACK CHRISTMAS. Snuggle up with some hot cocoa and enjoy an entirely off-the-rails discussion that touches on 70s fashion, tracing phone calls, and what constitutes good classical piano -- as well as a surprisingly in-depth convo about our favorite Christmas carols. -...

This week we are diving into 1998's The Faculty. The smell of gym socks wafts through the air as Nathan and Ashley chat about the social pattern of aliens, the mess that is Josh Hartnett's hair, and how being an alien doesn't sound so bad. Hop in your badass GTO and get jacked up! -- Don't forget to rate review and subscribe to the show! -- Want us to cover your favorite scary...

Do you like scary movies? It's pretty obvious we do, and the late 90's classic Scream is one of our absolute favorites. Whether it's running down to the Mckenzie's for safety, or Fred the janitor popping up, Ashley and Nathan discuss all the horror Easter eggs, fun, and scares in this weeks scary movie.  -- Want us to cover your favorite scary movie? Let us know at ohthatsascar...

Cozy Horror month continues with one of the most ready-for-the-WB slashers ever. Ashley and Nathan talk parades, 90s fashion, Boy Meets World and why Helen Shivers should really be the main character. Also, make sure to catch Ashley and Nathan on The Silver Linings Playlist for Episode 123: Paranormal Activity! https://silverliningsplaylist.buzzsprout.com -- Want us to cover your favorite scary mo...

HEADS UP: THIS IS A THIRSTY EPISODE. A very tipsy Ashley and Nathan kick off Cozy Horror Month with a trip down memory lane via 1999's THE MUMMY. Everyone in this movie is gorgeous and all of the effects are silly, so there's a lot to discuss. Whether you're an archaeologist or an adventurer, there's something here for everyone to enjoy — including, yes, a great deal of Brendan...

Ashley and Nathan go dolls to the walls in a very giggly discussion of 1988's CHILD'S PLAY. It's time to close out slasher month with steamy streets, voodoo priests, and smiles full of teeth. -- Want us to cover your favorite scary movie? Let us know at ohthatsascarymovie@gmail.com -- Music in this episode: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/...

Ashley and Nathan head to the boiler room for the third week of Slasher Month. It's time to talk camp moms and dream logic in 1984's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. -- Want us to cover your favorite scary movie? Let us know at ohthatsascarymovie@gmail.com -- Music in this episode: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: 5WEXHXHOK30C...