Scaring Sam: A Horror Podcast

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we take a swing at Ari Aster's Hereditary, laying out why "elevated horror" is elitist [explicit deleted], and somehow this leads to a discussion on foot fetish. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

We finally reached our 50th episode, and Sam hasn't quit! Rejoice! To celebrate, we discuss James's all time favourite horror: John Carpenter's THE THING! If you're feeling generous, please rate and review us. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we sink to the murky depths to face some Lovecraftian beasties in 2020's UNDERWATER. We talk about the film's many influences, defending Kristen Stewart's acting, THAT surprise appearance of a major horror icon, and much more! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonig...

In between the cat interrupting us and Sam randomly giggling, we discuss 1998's THE FACULTY. We talk about body snatching tropes, horny alien parasites, Josh Hartnett's dodgy 90s haircut, and much more! 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! In honour of blatantly cashing in on the new movie, this episode we're discussing the OG SCREAM, directed by Wes Craven. 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 close out the year with Peter Jackson's THE FRIGHTENERS, AKA "Adult Casper." James reveals his first celebrity crush. Sam gets the giggles. And somehow Walker's Tazos are brought up. 1996 was awesome!! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

This episode we discuss the history of ghost stories, Dan Aykroyd's life long fascination with the paranormal, and of course, the long awaited sequel. It's a short episode, but it packs an almighty punch! 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! In this special bumper episode, we're joined by our good friends, and fellow horror lovers, A.K. and Jermaine, as we have a good ol' natter about 2019's MIDSOMMAR, directed by Ari Aster! The nights may be drawing in, but it's always sunny in Sweden! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out t...

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss Edgar Wright's london set Giallo, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. 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 week, we discuss the horror movie that has split the community in half with a butcher's knife -- HALLOWEEN KILLS. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. 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 week, we find ourselves lost in the woods as we discuss 1999's THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Halloween is fast approaching, and what better way to get in the festive spirit than your favourite spooky sweethearts discussing Tim Burton's gorgeous gothic horror, SLEEPY HOLLOW. Heads will roll! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course.....

SPOILER ALERT!! What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode, James and Sam give you their brutally candid thoughts on James Wan's diverse and divisive new horror, MALIGNANT. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there...

What's up, revellers and weirdos, this episode we discuss 2008's THE STRANGERS... whilst staying in a remote Airbnb in the middle of nowhere... Did we lock the door...? You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

The Appalachian Mountains may have been the setting for the horrors of THE DESCENT, but there's enough weirdness throughout the history of the region to keep you up at night. From the Mothman to the Bell Witch Haunting, we'll have you shuddering with REAL CHILLS. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever...

What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we delve deep into 2005's THE DESCENT, where endless darkness, narrow passageways, and rowdy mole men are on the menu. We hope you enjoy claustrophobia! This female led horror has Sam questioning how she would survive this ordeal, while James ponders the appeal of spelunking. It's fight or flight down here. Do you have it in you to go fully primal? We...

What's up revellers and weirdos! With Spooky season on the horizon, we get in the festive mood with 2007's PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. We begin with a real life ghost story, wonder how you'd exorcise an atheist ghost, question why Mica is such a dick, James recounts seeing the movie for the first time at the cinema, and we get to hear Sam's realtime reactions to watching it. You can find us on Twitter an...

This episode, we bring our SLASHY SUMMER NIGHTS season to a close with 2021's VICIOUS FUN, a endearing, gory ode to the trashy 80s horror movies we've grown to... love? Is that the right word...? You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... s...

What's up, revellers and weirdos! James and Sam meet the man of their dreams in 1984's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. We talk about the questionable evolution of Freddy krueger, the magic behind some of the most epic, bloodiest set pieces, and we delve into the science of sleep and accidentally debunk the finale. We debunk the finale hard, guys! Sorry! Then, we wrap things up with another round of EVE...

Rock n' Roll never dies! We continue SLASHY SUMMER NIGHTS with 1987's SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE 2! We question why this movie is considered a feminist spin on the slasher genre, praise the Driller Killer AKA "evil Fonzie", and we round off the episode with another installment of EVERYBODY LOVES A CLICHÉ. Only in this movie can you conjure up a homicidal maniac when you get... ahem... excited. You can...

All aboard! We continue SLASHY SUMMER NIGHTS with 1980's TERROR TRAIN, starring scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis. We find out what connects this horror to TURNER & HOOCH, and A STREET CAT NAMED BOB, why magicians are creepy (and annoying), and we round off the episode with another installment of EVERYBODY LOVES A CLICHÉ. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at sca...

Summer is just over the horizon, and we're itching to slip on our banana hammocks and pour out the Pina Coladas, and commence our SLASHY SUMMER NIGHTS! A season long event where we subject ourselves to the trashiest 80s Slashers we can get our hands on! Sex, drugs, and homicidal maniacs!! Let's start with 1987's BLOOD RAGE! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch...

To celebrate the release of SPIRAL, we're heading back to where it all began -- 2004's SAW. SPOILERS abound as we discuss every twist and turn in Jigsaw's elaborate game, and how the movie paved the way for the torture porn subgenre. Also, James and Sam play THE DEADLY JELLY BEAN CHALLENGE, which they instantly regret! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at sc...

It's been 21 years since AMERICAN PSYCHO graced the silver screen, and with both genders on the case, we discuss whether the film is misogynistic, a satire on male masculinity and vanity, or satire on the entire yuppie culture of the 80s. We also analyse Patrick Bateman, try to see what makes him tick. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail...

This week we encounter a rare beasty -- a remake better than the original -- 1988's THE BLOB! While a small town is invaded by this deadly entity from space, the studio is interrupted by furry interlopers! Also, Sam denounces a long haired man. James discovers the wonders of a "blob quilt." And we feel mighty proud of ourselves for mentioning Chekhov's Gun. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram...