So I Married A Horror Fan

In this episode of So I Married A Horror Fan we look at the latest release from acclaimed Director Edgar Wright, the stylish Horror/Thriller Last Night In Soho. This was one of our most anticipated films of the year. Does it live up to the hype or was it a disappointment? We talk about our collective fandom for Edgar Wright and his filmography. We dive deep into the films messaging, the plot and u...

In this weeks episode we take a trip to Sleepy Hollow as we look at Tim Burton's 1999 adaptation of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. We discuss our collective love for Tim Burton and his films. Is this his best movie? Is this a could adaptation and does it do the story justice? Why does this movie just feel like Halloween? We also get into the overall performances and the sheer tal...

In this episode of Five by Five we are looking at our favourite final girls. How different are our lists? and Who did we rank highest amongst our genre queens? Press that play button and find out

In this weeks episode we come face to face with the man of our dreams. This week we take on A Nightmare on Elm Street. We discuss the film and Leigh's first encounter with Freddy Kreuger. How we felt about Freddy growing up and how scary we find him as adults. We get into the film's special effects and how well they have held up over the years. How the hell did Freddy Kreuger become so popular and...

In this weeks episode we check in and take a shower at a cosy little place called The Bates Motel. Yes, that's right we are covering Alfred Hitchcock's masterful 1960 classic Psycho. It's one of Simon's favourite films but how will Leigh fair? We talk about the inspiration behind the film including the novel it's based on. What is it about this film that makes it so special even after all this tim...

In this special episode of So I Married A Horror Fan Simon brings you his thoughts on the brand new Halloween movie, Halloween Kills. This episode is a game of two halves. The first half of the episode will be focused on talking about thoughts on franchise and initial spoiler free reactions to this new movie and the second half will be spoiler filled. Time stamps below and there is a warning in th...

In this special episode we are looking at the new album from Ice Nine Kills titled The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood. We discuss how our shared fandom of Ice Nine Kills lead to the creation of So I Married A Horror Fan. We breakdown our favourite moments on the album and discuss how the songs stack up to their film counterparts. We put the two Silver Scream albums side by side and talk ab...

In this new episode of Five by Five we are taking a look at our favourite subgenres within the wider Horror genre. This was a fun one, so click that play button and join us now

The Podcast. We recorded it, you listened. In this week's episode we are looking at 1987's Hellraiser, directed by Clive Barker, based on his novella The Hellbound Heart. We discuss how Pinhead & The Cenobites fair in the larger pantheon of Horror villains. Leigh declares her love for Pinhead as a character and we talk about what a night out with him would be like. We discuss the overall tone of t...

The time has finally come for us to tackle the Grandaddy of them all! The Exorcist. Widely regarded as the scariest film of all time. How did Leigh find her first experience with this classic of the genre? Did Simon make it through the viewing without looking away? How has the movie held up over all these years? We discuss the film's place in the modern world of horror and if the ever changing lan...

In this episode of Five by Five we are taking a cheeky look at our favourite horror parodies from the sublime to the ridiculous. Who said this horror business had to be serious business?

This week's episode is a jam packed Double Feature. In this one we discuss our spoiler thoughts on the new Mike Flanagan limited series Midnight Mass. We get into themes, performances, our lasting impressions and what makes it so powerful. We also discuss Clive Barker's 1990 adaptation of his novel Cabal, with the Director's Cut of Nightbreed. What was Leigh's first impressions, has it held up?  w...

In this weeks episode we go on a bug hunt with Guillermo Del Toro, as we discuss his 1997 film Mimic. We discuss our personal thoughts and relationships with Del Toro & his works. We get into the production hell this movie went through & Del Toro's experiences making it. We pick apart the plot holes & discuss some of our own gap filling theories. How has this movie held over the years and does it...

Royal Secrets! Simulations, Ghost Horse Statues and Covid! Leigh & a special guest co host look into some of their favourite conspiracy theories in this special one off episode of So I Married A Horror Fan

In this weeks episode we look at Jordan Peele's second film US. We talk about the film's themes & break down some of the bigger messages hidden in there. The divisive nature of the film and where we stand on the films ending. We get into some of the best theories surrounding the film, whether or not they are plausible and weigh in with our own thoughts. Did Leigh's fear of doppleganger's get in th...

In this weeks episode we are looking at Bong Joon Ho's 2019 double Oscar Winner Parasite. We Look at whether or not this movie truly is a Horror movie. We break down all of the social & economical themes that run throughout the film. We look how the pacing & direction work to build tension & prepare you for the jaw dropping ending. Also how fascinating the marketing for this film was a...

In this episode of Five by Five we are looking at our top 5 favourite songs written for and or used in horror films. Come join us and as aleays let us know your favourites

In this week's episode we bring August to a close with a look at John Carpenter's Vampires from 1998. Why is this movie one of Carpenter's more forgotten films? How does it compare to the novel it's based on? What is the deal with Vampires & Christianity? Where does this movie stand in the vampire sub genre? Did Dracula 2000 rip this movie off? All of this, plus we give our non spoiler reactio...

Dare you say his name? In honour of the release of Nia DaCosta's Candyman this week, we take a look at the 1992 original. We discuss the original short story from Clive Barker & the differences between that and the film. Simon tells a story about running into Tony Todd at a convention and being scared to death. We discuss the social & racial themes running through the film and how they affect the...

In this episode of Five by Five we are taking a look at the upcoming horror films & tv shows we are the most looking forward to. What are you guys looking forward to? join us and let us know!

In this weeks episode we are taking our first trip to Crystal Lake via the Big Apple! This week's episode is a fun one. It's Leigh's first time watching a Friday the 13th film. She shares her thoughts on Jason, the franchise and why she has stayed away from it now. Simon declares his undying love for the franchise and Jason in general. Including a couple of fun childhood stories. This movie is a l...

In this episode of Five by Five things are getting weird AF. We are discussing are favourite myths & urban legends. Strap in cos this is a wild one! we also reveal our lineup for september! So come join us on this Friday the 13th and let'a have some fun!!!

In this weeks episode we take a look at Jordan Peele's 2017 Directorial debut Get Out. We discuss the films importance and how it resonates in today's world. Our first impressions from our initial viewings and how it subverted our expectations. The true nature of the horror in this film and why it is horrifying. We break down some of the key scenes and the hidden moments and why it rewards repeat...

In this weeks episode we are talking Zombies, Punks, Jungle Cruises & Suicide Squads. We take a look at the 1985 Zombie Horror Comedy The Return of the Living Dead, we cover our thoughts and feelings as a first time watch for both of us. We also give our non spoiler thoughts on Jungle Cruise and The Suicide Squad. Press play now & get involved!

In this weeks episode we discuss David Fincher's seminal Horror Thriller Seven. We discuss overall thoughts and in Leigh's case expectations & first impressions. We discuss the ending and how the film all ties together. Legacy and lasting impact. The proposed sequel which actually got made under another guise. We also give our thoughts on the new Josh Ruben film Werewolves Within as an extra littl...