Ominous Origins

In this first episode of season three of the podcast, I go over what a poltergeist is, as well as the curse associated with the film, if it really is even a curse. No matter the truth, lives were lost, and the mystery surrounding the classic horror movie remains unsolved. Poltergeist came out in 1982 and as a creation of Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper, and with it came with the real life death o...

In this episode, which is related to Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, I discuss the ancient symbolic bird known as the Phoenix. This topic has always been a fascination for me as I really do like and admire birds - so I've always been drawn to them in any sense. The Phoenix is a truly magical and hopeful creature, with an equally enthralling story to match. The information from this ep...

In this episode I look at the villainous Egyptian God, Set. Set is a very interesting character, and therefore has a very interesting story. He has seen a few iterations of himself through different myths, and even influenced some characters from Christianity. This episode was inspired by 2017's The Mummy, which I reviewed on my brand new YouTube Channel, which I plan on updating weekly. Be sure t...

In this episode of the podcast, I was lucky enough to interview Jesse Markowski of Fresh Kills Con - which is a brand new horror convention takings place in the Niagara region this summer (July 13th weekend). He has a lot of interesting insight, and from everything I could gather, this is going to an amazing convention. You can check out all the information you'll need at the links below, and your...

In this very special episode, I honor the Women in Horror Month with a look at a friend mine from the Horror Rama event earlier this year. Her name is Kristen Zaza, and you may have heard me talk about her in the past. She was kind enough to let me interview her, and talk about what she's all about. Her audio drama podcast, On a Dark, Cold Night just released it's 51st episode, and it's incredibly...

In this episode of the podcast I continue my look into the various personifications of death; today we look at Hel, from the Norse Mythology. Hel, as her name suggests is also the ruler of the realm of the same name, and she's attributed to gathering a portion of the souls who've died, with the rest being distributed through other afterlife's. She's an interesting character, with quite a bit of a...

In this episode of the podcast, I continue my look into how various cultures around the world personify death; today's look is at the Celtic region of Europe, which means Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. We look at everything from the Banshee, to the origins of the headless horseman. It was a very interesting looking into those specific beliefs, and how they had more than version of death depending o...

In this episode of the podcast, I look at certain death as it is personified. In the first of a many part series on the topic, which will feature many cultures from various regions around the world, I look at the Greek God, Thanatos. He's the god of Death (not to be confused with Hades), and he's more so a benevolent being than not. The sources I used can be found in the links below: Greek Gods &...

In this return episode of the podcast (after a way too long hiatus), I look at the history of yet another demon... or is he an angel? Welcome to the complicated world of Samael. Some call him the angel of death, other God's left hand. Some depict him as an evil entity involved with Lilith, others far less evil. It was super interesting reading up on him, so thanks to David from Instagram for the i...

In this episode of the Horror Shots Podcast, I look more into life imitating art, and this time it has to do with everybody's favorite internet monster - and it's not overly attached girlfriend. No, today we're talking about Slender Man, and his influence on society - notably two pre-teenage girls. Most everybody is familiar with the Slender Man mythos, however and despite, the numerous films, med...

In this episode of the podcast I look at how life has a tendency to imitate art. From people worshiping things that are pure creations of a brilliant mind to... well just things they read on the internet. Today's look is at the Necronomicon, a creation of H.P. Lovecraft. We all know Lovecraft was a genius, and especially in his time. His worlds are unparalleled, and his Old Gods are next to none,...

In this podcast I revisit my series on the History of Demons, with information provided by Michelle Belanger's Dictionary of Demons. This is a fascinating look at the name Satan, and how it's been changed and invoked over the past several thousand years. There are somethings in the cast that may be a bit new to you, so listen with an open mind. The History of Demons series is something I really en...

In this triumphant return to podcasting I take a look at various places believed to be Hell Gates. What's a Hell Gate? Well, they are places believed to have, at one point or another, lead straight into the pits of Hell, or some type of afterlife. It's super interesting, and I even found a great list on gizmodo.com about it. It was all sparked from reading an article about Mel's Hole, which is als...

In this very special episode of the Horror Shots Podcast, I talk about my time at HorrorRama, Toronto's only all horror convention. I had a ton of fun there, and I got to meet so many awesome and interesting people, some of whom were kind enough to sit down and chat with me for the podcast! All of them are incredibly talented and just all around great people. I would love if you could check out al...

In this episode of the podcast, I have a brand new intro! Hopefully you like it, if not, let me know! I'm here to please. But the cast itself features one of the most interesting professions in history: The Plague Doctor! With their bird-like costumes, the plague doctor had the privilege of caring for, attending, and advising those who suffered from the bubonic plague. Enjoy! Also this weekend (No...

In this episode of the Horror Shots Podcast, I'll be taking a closer look at some of the most iconic Halloween symbols: the Witch. Witches have been around for as long as people have been practicing religion in one way or another. Today I'll be going over nine of the most famous in a list plucked from Owlcation. Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1 . See acast.com/...

In this special episode, I review the brand spanking new Halloween movie! It's been 40 years since the original, and with every single sequel wiped out, it's time for a new timeline. Does it work? How good is it? Hell, is it good at all? Well, give the podcast a listen and hear what I think! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1 . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-...

In this mini-update podcast, I'll be filling you in on what I've been up to, and what's been taking up all my time lately. Spoiler, it involves a short horror film! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1 . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I go into more of the Slasher craze, highlighting the genre during it's "Golden Years" from 1978-1984. I look at all the big hitters from Jason to Michael, and all the little ones in between. Also, we have a winner for the free print contest! I'll be messaging that person very shortly. Also, don't forget to check out my booth at Horrorrama in Toronto, which takes place on November...

In this podcast episode I delve deep into the origins and history of the slasher flick! It's that time of year again where all the closeted horror fans don't shy away from letting their spook flag fly. So I thought It's be the perfect time to look into what makes a slasher film, what separates it from other horror films, and some of the icons behind it, like Michael Myers of Halloween, Jason Voorh...

In this episode of the Horror Shots Podcast I announce a pretty sweet give-away, just visit me at www.horrorshots.com or any of my social media feeds to enter. Also, I begin my descent into the origins of Halloween, with an article that the History Channel website recently published. It's an interesting read, and hopefully you learn a thing or two! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Omin...

In this episode of the Horror Shots Podcast I go back to my roots of history and research by looking into the origins of Halloween, which I'll be talking about until the day itself! This cast though is about what kick-started Halloween: Samhain. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1 . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to the Horror Shots Podcast! I'm terribly sorry for the hiatus, but I'm hoping to be back forever now, on Tuesday nights. I've changed up the format a bit, as you'll hear. But I simply don't have the time to put into research and developing scripts. I'll still try to keep it insightful though. Check out the changes and let me know if you like it or not! Support this show http://suppor...

In this podcast, I look more into the Bigfoot phenomena, along with the researchers involved throughout recent history, methods, and some hoaxes. Can we at the HorrorShots Podcast finally put this argument to rest? Probably not. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1 . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I discuss the potential of Bigfoot's existence, as well as some hoaxes, sightings, and explanations. ALSO! there's a book give away if you check out my Instagram, follow, and message me. Find me at horrorshotsphotography. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1 . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.