Scaring Sam: A Horror Podcast

It finally happened! After many years of doing this podcast, we both sat down and watched Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre... much to Sam's shock and disgust. And after enduring the scorching Texan Sun and the rank stench of questionable gas station BBQ, we thought we had the stomach to also watch the very divisive 1986 sequel. Let's just say it was a wild ride through the Lone Star Stat...

What's up, revellers and weirdos! For a film with an obsessive focus on butts, The Substance is a smart and scathing critique on Hollywood and how it treats its aging female stars. Oh, and let's not forgot the buckets of body horror and gore... Sam won't any time soon. Is this the most bonkers film ever nominated for an Oscar...? All we know is Demi deserved to win! Rate and review us,...

What's up, revellers and weirdos! We kick off 2026 highlighting some of horror's potential delights and potential flops coming out this year, including our review of 28 Years Later The Bone Temple. Rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight. follow us: @scaringsampod

Merry Christmas, revellers and weirdos! Ever wondered why Christmas themed horror movies are so appealing? The festive season may be a time of joy and joviality now, but centuries ago, during Yuletide, our ancestors had to fight back the cold, the darkness, and the supernatural to survive the winter. This episode, we delve into all the dark traditions, stories, and monsters that inspired what we k...

Halloween is upon us! Sadly, revellers and weirdos, Spooky Season is coming to an end. But don't fret, as we've chosen 13 movies to include on your Halloween watchlist that'll sure to delight and terrify! Rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight. follow us: @scaringsampod

Donnie Darko (2001) is many things. Weird. Beautiful. Nostalgic. Easy to follow, not so much. It's a mind-bending cult film that's tough to explain and open to many interpretations, so let's find out what Sam thought it was all about. We also discuss how it got made in the first place, the dreaded director's cut, and James reveals how the film helped him through his own mental heal...

Halloween Ends gets a bad rep for being one the worst instalments of the franchise; a disappointing and misleading conclusion to the reboot trilogy. But is it really that bad? In this week's episode, we try to defend it. Then, we try to fix it. Guest starring the neighbours' dog. Rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight. follow us: @scar...

Now the autumnal winds rattle the leaves off the gnarled branches, and the sweet chestnuts collect along the paths, we return to celebrate the most wondrous time of year. Welcome to our HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, revellers and weirdos, we hope you enjoy what we have in store for you this month. First up, we discuss what the worst Halloween film is in the franchise, and there's a lot of contenders...

What's up, revellers and weirdos! It's a question that has vexed the world for decades, and now we put it upon ourselves to answer it. Hold onto your butts as we ask: Is Jurassic Park a horror...? Rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight. follow us: @scaringsampod

What's up, revellers and weirdos! We continue our love for Lovecraft with John Carpenter's IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1994). Do you read Sutter Cane? Well, maybe you should read H.P. Lovecraft first. We discuss how this film's elusive author, his stories, and everything in-between, are all inspired by the real life weird fiction writer's work. What happens when two masters of horror...

What's up, revellers and weirdo! From the cast and crew that brought you Re-animator, this week we discuss 1986's FROM BEYOND. Based on the short story by H.P. Lovecraft, this bonkers movie is dripping in slimy dimensions, body horror and sex. Oh my! It can't get any weirder... until one of us breaks out into song. This is one wild episode! Please rate and review us, it's always ap...

What's up, revellers and weirdos! Not content with one Sam Raimi movie this month, this episode we discuss 2009's DRAG ME TO HELL. Is this secretly the fourth entry in the Evil Dead franchise? Do we believe in curses and fortune tellers? Where do we draw the line in horror? And is this chillest goat in Hollywood? Discover all this and more! Please rate and review us, it's always apprec...

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 2000's THE GIFT. After the splatter fest of Evil Dead, and before bringing a certain wall-crawler to the big screen, director and all-round gent, Sam Raimi assembled this incredible cast for this Southern Gothic murder mystery. But does anyone remember this film...? Please rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of cour...

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 2025's HEART EYES. Somehow, the impossible has happened: we have found the perfect date movie that blends a romantic comedy with a gory slasher. Yes, you read that right. Be warned, there are spoilers. Please rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight. follow us: @scaringsampod

What's up, revellers and weirdos! Join us this episode as we discuss 1986's cult favourite SPOOKIES. Surely, firing the original directors, hiring someone else, and essentially splicing two films together is always a recipe for success, right? RIGHT?! Hey, the end result may not be good, but that doesn't mean it's not entertaining. Even if it's for all the wrong reasons. Please rate and review us,...

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This week, we pick 4 movies off the shelf that we have never watched before: Maxxxine (2024) Dolls (1986) The Dunwich Horror (1970) The House That Dripped Blood (1971) Please rate and review us, and of course, stay safe out there tonight. Follow us @scaringsampod

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss not one, but two Hammer Horror movies, THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957) and THE HORROR OF DRACULA (1958), both directed by Terence Fisher. Did these movies forever convince Americans us Brits have bad teeth? Please rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight. follow us: @scaringsampod

It's the podcast that refuses to die! What's up, revellers and weirdos, we're BACK just in time for Halloween! To celebrate, we have a fun chat about everything we've watched so far to get in the spirit of the season, then we pull back the curtain on what we think makes for the perfect Halloween movie night. Enjoy! leave a review-it really helps the show! follow us: @scaringsampod

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 2019's Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark; We wonder if this film succeeds in potentially introducing young adults to horror, while working our way through all the cliches - Everybody loves a cliche, right?

What's up, revellers and weirdos! What better way to start the new year than to visit the cold, isolated town of Barrow, Alaska, along with a bunch of blood thirsty vampires.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! We're back for Spooky Season! Join us this episode as we discuss 1981's An American Werewolf In London directed by John Landis.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! Join us this episode as we discuss 2014's Honeymoon directed by Leigh Janiak (Fear Street trilogy). Sam regrets watching this movie. James reveals his childhood fear of being abducted by aliens. Find out how many times we can say 'Honeymoon' in one episode.  Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay s...

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 1985's THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, directed by Dan O'Bannon -- The second sweatiest horror we've watched from 1985! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 1985's LIFEFORCE, directed by Tobe Hooper -- The horniest horror movie we have ever seen! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

This episode, James gives us his hot take on MORBIUS, "a new Marvel legend." Yeah... you keep telling yourself that, Sony (rolls eyes).