So, You Like Horror? Podcast

In this solo episode of So, You Like Horror?, Jake breaks down the 2026 supernatural horror film Obsession, written and directed by Curry Barker. The film follows Bear, a lonely young man who uses the mysterious One Wish Willow to make his longtime friend Nikki fall in love with him. What begins as a romantic fantasy quickly becomes a violent nightmare filled with possession, body horror, dark com...

For this episode of So, You Like Horror?, Jake is joined by Sarah to discuss the 2023 horror-comedy The Blackening. Directed by Tim Story and written by Tracy Oliver and Dewayne Perkins, the film follows a group of college friends whose Juneteenth weekend reunion turns deadly when they discover a disturbing board game and become targets of a masked killer. Jake and Sarah break down the movie’s cen...

This week on So, You Like Horror?, I welcome returning co-host Scott from Up North to discuss one of the most beloved horror anthology series of all time: Tales from the Crypt. From its roots in the legendary EC Comics to its groundbreaking run on HBO, Tales from the Crypt helped redefine what horror television could be. We explore the history of the series, the creation of the iconic Crypt Keeper...

In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, we will discuss the 1995 cult horror film Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight. Bringing the twisted humor of HBO’s Tales from the Crypt to the big screen, Demon Knight follows Brayker, a mysterious drifter protecting an ancient key from a smooth-talking demon known as The Collector. We break down the film’s mix of religious horror, practical effects...

In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, we take a family-friendly trip back to 1969 to revisit the classic animated series Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Joined by my wife, Sarah Beth, and our daughter Sophie, we explore how Scooby-Doo became one of the most iconic gateway horror shows of all time. Before many of us discovered slashers, haunted houses, possession films, and darker supernatural storie...

In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, Sarah Beth and I break down the 1995 psychological horror-thriller Se7en, a film that redefined what horror can look like without ever relying on the supernatural. Directed by David Fincher, Se7en follows Detectives Somerset and Mills as they track a methodical serial killer whose crimes are inspired by the seven deadly sins. But this isn’t just a murder my...

The Twilight Zone, from 1959, remains one of the most influential anthology series in horror history, blending psychological tension, science fiction, and social commentary into unforgettable standalone stories. In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, I'll break down how the series uses fear not through monsters, but through human behavior, perception, and moral consequence. Through iconic episod...

In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, we break down The Conjuring (2013), the film that helped redefine modern supernatural horror. Joined by friend and returning guest Jennifer Brooke, we explore how James Wan crafted a slow-burning, tension-driven story rooted in the real-life case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren. We go beyond the scares to examine what makes The Conjuring so effective, from...

On this episode of So, You Like Horror?, we break down Midnight Mass, the slow-burning Netflix series from Mike Flanagan that challenges what horror can be. Joined by returning co-host Upnorth Scott, we explore how the show moves beyond traditional scares to examine faith, guilt, addiction, and the fear of death. We discuss the role of Crockett Island as an isolated community shaped by belief, Ril...

In this spoiler heavy episode of So, You Like Horror?, we take a deep dive into Scream 7, the latest installment in the iconic slasher franchise that began with Scream and continued through Scream VI. Directed by franchise co-creator Kevin Williamson, Scream 7 shifts the spotlight back to Sidney Prescott as a new Ghostface killer targets her teenage daughter, pulling Sidney back into a nightmare s...

This week on So, You Like Horror?, we’re revisiting the 1990s Nickelodeon anthology classic Are You Afraid of the Dark? in a true family roundtable format. Joined by Sarah and our daughter Sophie, we break down why this series worked as gateway horror for an entire generation and why it still holds up today. We explore the show’s unique campfire framing device, the cultural context of its 1990 pre...

In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, we take a closer look at The Haunting, a big-budget gothic horror film released at a turning point for studio horror in the late 1990s. Directed by Jan de Bont, the film reflects an era defined by massive sets, early CGI, and a growing belief that scale and spectacle could replace restraint. Loosely inspired by Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House,...

In Part 2 of our The Haunting of Hill House breakdown, we cover Episodes 6 through 10 of the 2018 Netflix series and track how the Crain family’s grief finally stops hiding behind coping mechanisms. We start with “Two Storms,” the episode built around extended long takes that trap the siblings in the funeral home while the past and present collide. Shirley’s anger, Theo’s suppression, Steven’s den...

In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, we begin a two-part discussion of The Haunting of Hill House, focusing on Episodes 1 through 5. We start by tracing the series’ literary roots back to Shirley Jackson’s original novel, a foundational work of psychological horror that reframed haunted houses as emotional spaces shaped by grief rather than simple sites of terror. We also acknowledge earlier f...

In 2026, So, You Like Horror? turns its focus to horror television and how fear unfolds over time. Across twelve episodes released throughout the year, the show will examine how episodic and serialized horror builds tension, develops character, and reflects cultural anxieties in ways that film often cannot. Each month centers on a single series, exploring themes, narrative structure, historical co...

In this episode, I take a solo look at Black Christmas from 1974, a film often cited as a precursor to the modern slasher but better understood as a study in atmosphere, ambiguity, and unease. Set during Christmas break at a sorority house, the film builds tension through obscene phone calls, off-screen violence, and the unsettling idea that the threat is already inside the home. Rather than focus...

In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, Guest hosts Maryland Phil and Chuckie O return to discuss Predator: Badlands and where it fits within the larger Predator franchise. They break down the film’s strengths and weaknesses, covering what works, what falls flat, and what stands out for better or worse. The conversation looks closely at how the PG-13 rating shapes the film’s tone, action, and ten...

In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, I’m joined by Maryland Phil as we take a closer look at David Cronenberg’s The Fly (1986), a film that remains one of the most significant examples of body horror and one of the most meaningful horror remakes. We talk about how the story evolved from a 1957 short story and a 1958 film into Cronenberg’s version, which shifts the focus toward illness, identit...

In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, I’m taking a close look at Thanksgiving (2023), Eli Roth’s holiday slasher that grew out of the fake Grindhouse trailer from 2007. I walk through the film’s plot, from the Black Friday riot that kicks everything off to the reveal of Sheriff Eric Newlon behind the John Carver mask. I break down how the story uses themes of consumerism, guilt, responsibility,...

Before The Conjuring and Paranormal Activity, there was a VHS tape that terrified Japan, and later, the world. In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, the Remake vs. Original series continues with Ringu (1998) and its American counterpart, The Ring (2002). We examine how Hideo Nakata’s minimalist, folklore-infused story of Sadako and a cursed videotape reshaped Japanese horror through quiet dread...

In this 100th episode of the So, You Like Horror? Podcast, being released on Halloween, hosts Jake Dante, Sarah Beth, Maryland Phil, and Theresa examine two visions of Halloween: John Carpenter’s 1978 original and Rob Zombie’s 2007 remake. The discussion looks at how each film interprets Michael Myers, from Carpenter’s silent embodiment of evil to Zombie’s psychologically driven killer shaped by v...

In Episode 99 of So, You Like Horror?, host Jake Dante is joined by Mannuel C. as they dive into Sinister (2012)... one of the most terrifying supernatural horror films of the 2010s. Directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Ethan Hawke, Sinister follows true-crime writer Ellison Oswalt as he uncovers a series of horrifying Super 8 home movies tied to a pagan deity known as Bughuul. The discussion...

Welcome back, folks. This week on Episode 98 of So, You Like Horror?, Maryland Phil and Chucky O. return to break down Alien: Earth, the newest chapter in the iconic Alien franchise. This sci-fi horror podcast episode explores how Alien: Earth compares to previous entries like Alien, Aliens, and Alien: Romulus. They rank it among the franchise’s other entries, discussing standout moments, question...

Happy Spooky Season, gang! In this week's episode of So, You Like Horror?, we ride into Tim Burton’s gothic masterpiece, Sleepy Hollow. Starring Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane and Christina Ricci as Katrina Van Tassel, this supernatural horror classic reimagines Washington Irving’s legend with blood-soaked decapitations, fog-drenched forests, and Burton’s signature gothic flair. We break down the fi...

Happy Halloween Eve, folks! This week on the podcast, we continue our remake vs original theme by discussing one of Stephen King’s most iconic stories—Carrie. First adapted by Brian De Palma in 1976, the film became a cultural touchstone, cementing its place in horror history with unforgettable performances and one of cinema’s most haunting finales. Nearly four decades later, Kimberly Peirce’s 201...