Surviving Horror

What a treat to be part of the AMAZING Crossed Wires Podcast Festival in sunny Sheffield. There was wall to wall BBC shows, famous people, the best vibes and we went head-to-head in the afternoon slot against David Dimbleby! This episode we asked the question WHY HORROR? exploring the genre and throwing out some top survival tips. We will be back at CW2027, whether as punters or hopefully more. ♥♥...

SHARK!!! Get out of the water! This time we go back to the 1975 classic shark movie Jaws. Can we figure out a way to save Quint, Alex Kitner, Chrissie et al? Would Leighton & Danny get in that shark cage? Grab a glass - I'll drink to your leg.

CONSUME ... LISTEN ... LIKE .... FOLLOW. This time out we are diving in to the 1988 sci-fi classic They Live. Aliens hide amongst us and only Rowdy Roddy Piper, Keith David and special sunglasses can save us! Take a listen as we discuss how little has changed in geopolitics and the gap between rich and poor.

Join us for another horror story. This month, we are dipping in to six of the '99 Brief Scenes from the End of the World' - written by T.W. Grim. This is a great set of interweaving short stories as the apocalypse arrives. Settle down with a cuppa and take a listen - you won't be sorry for long.

What can a short achieve in 1 minute 20 seconds? Quite a lot actually. Go watch Dead Grandma on youtube and then come take a listen. We've got to hope that Grandpa is still ok! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqNrxE2Ce7k

Our most modern of modern movies - Sinners. Double Michael B. Jordan, Vampires, Blues Music, Jack O'Connell - it's got it all. Get yourself a Guinness and settle down for a listen as we try to find ways to survive the night.

Laughter is contagious, but what if it were deadly? By coincidence, we nearly died laughing putting this episode together. CORPSE noun - a dead body, especially of a human being rather than an animal. "the corpse of a man lay there" verb - laughing uncontrollably. "Peter just can't stop himself corpsing when he is on stage"

Do we spend too much time online? The characters in Omegle sure do - if they'd gone to the pub instead they would have had much better days. Check out the shorts here ... Omegle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aolEgt5VICs Omegle 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doBJfj4mvYQ Also - in this episode, Leighton remembers another Omegle story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjrkjeU5wgc

This time it's war ... mooosstly. It's Aliens, it's in our Letterboxd top 4 movies of all time. Danny gives it 9.5/10, Leighton gives it the perfect 10. Join us as we figure out how to save Ripley and the marines - from Hicks to the lesser-spotted Crowe. This episode is heavy on the quotes - we can't help ourselves. Grab your motion tracker and climb aboard your Power Loader - it&#...

In space no one can hear you scream. This is a 10/10 classic and we're so exciting to be diving in to Alien, helping Ripley and the gang find better ways to survive the Xenomorph. Get comfy, give Jonesy the cat a stroke and get us in your ears. PLUS - you get a double drop, straight into Ep. 10 - Aliens! 3.5 hours of us - you lucky, lucky people!

For our fourth tale we have three mini-stories from a search and rescue worker - they see some spooky stuff out there! Grab a cuppa and get comfy with Danny and Leighton.

Are you spending too much time on your phone? One video blends into the next and the next and the next. Before you know it you're addicted. Join Danny the technophobe & I, as we dive into a new short horror about social media addiction and the ills that follow. You can watch the short on youtube (how ironic!) at this linky ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dwen2SaMfo

A modern horror - well 2012! Can we help Ethan Hawke and his family survive Mr Boogie? Would we have done any better? Come take a listen and find out. We might do some lawn work before having a pool party

Our third story is a good one. 'My wife has been peeking at me from around corners' ... a NoSleep classic Peeky Lynn is watching, she might be in your cupboard, behind your curtains or under your bed. Get a cuppa, get comfy. Due to holidays and real life - this one is just Leighton, no Danny - but at least you're here! We'll be back 1st March with Sinister.

Fancy a possessed mirror ... it will get you to brush your hair until you starve to death. Did we mention it's FREE! Come join us as we *reflect* on 'Don't Look in the Mirror' Available on Youtube here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXV8X-vbaxc Directed by Alex Magaña, 2022.

Can we survive the full on 90s Tarantino & Clooney show? A fabulous mash-up of Crime & Vampire movie. With Salma Hayek and THAT snake dance. Join us as we celebrate the 30th anniversary!!! of this grindhouse classic.

Our second story is an absolute ripper! The tale of Hachishakusama - the 8ft Tall Woman. She sees you ... she likes you ... she kills you. Get a cuppa, get comfy and strap in. We'll also be back 1st Feb with 'From Dusk Till Dawn'

'Surviving Horror Shorts' - perfect for your coffee break! Episode 8 is who's there? ... a 10 minute short from 2024, directed by Ryan Doris. Well worth a watch - creepy and well made. Giving out Invasion of the Body Snatchers vibes. Watch it free on Youtube here - https://youtu.be/F62KXQCiC-s?si=uhQZN9oh4VporafB

We're trying something different - 'Surviving Nightmares'. This will be a new short episode each month, as we tell nightmarish horror stories and chat about them. Episode 1 is an original written by R. Rechettiee - Killer Tune. The track included is 'Too Much' by Mathilda Homer - go and stream it, give her a like and subscribe. 💚

Tag, you're it!!! How can you survive something that never stops, never sleeps, never wavers? It just ... follows. Join us this month, as we dive into the modern (2014) movie that is 'It Follows', to see if we can help Jay and her friends survive to the credits. Happy new year everyone!💚

'Surviving Horror Shorts' Christmas Day special - to enjoy with your glass of Sherry. Episode 7 is one segment from 1972 Tales from the Crypt - "...and all around the house". Starring Joan Collins as a murderous housewife at the most wonderful time of the year. Check it out on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCGoGMHIrto MERRY CHRISTMAS you spooky lot!

'Surviving Horror Shorts' continues - perfect for your coffee break! Episode 6 is 'Hide', 2025, directed by Brenden Hubbard. We got a sneaky preview - it's gearing up for the festival circuit, so you can't see it in full yet! Watch the trailer here - https://youtu.be/Nv6stTOZ_CE?si=M1NpYVkBaBU8KhzZ

HAPPY KRAMPUSNACHT!!! 'Surviving Horror Shorts' - perfect for your coffee break! Episode 5 is from the BBC show 'Inside no. 9', brought to us by Reece Shearsmith & Steve Pemberton. We dive into the Krampus episode - The Devil of Christmas. It's one of our favourites. Check it out on BBC iPlayer here ... https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b086zcd6/inside-no-9-series-3-1-the-devil-of-christma...

HO HO HO ... Merry Christmas!!! It's a 80s childhood comedy horror classic. Can we help Gizmo and all the gang survive to the end credits? Would we have survived the attack of Stripe and the Gremlins? Some A* swearing this episode and spoilers along the way.

'Surviving Horror Shorts' continues - perfect for your coffee break! Episode 4 is 'Other Side of the Box' from 2018, brought to us by Caleb J. Phillips. 15 minutes - don't you dare look away! Watch it here and then listen to our thoughts... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrOYvVf6tIM