Talk of the Haunted House: A Scary Movie Podcast

40 years have gone by, Laurie Strode has been living a nightmare & has been a living nightmare, while Michael Myers has been biding his time to finish what he started in... Halloween (2018)! The guys discuss the parallels to the original horror classic, explore how scary the newest installment actually is & try to figure out Dr. Sartain? In addition, what are the scariest & funniest mo...

The Warrens are back! This time in England! Doesn't matter the country, the demons still never stand a chance in... The Conjuring 2 (2016)! The guys discuss the consistent & effective build up/scares, the impressive story building for a sequel & can the British compare to the Warrens? In addition, what are the scariest & funniest moments in the movie? Who do we think won (Ed vs. Ho...

Do you Believe? Join us as not 1, but 2 little girls are possessed in the newest chapter of a classic franchise... The Exorcist: Believer (2023)! The guys discuss the disjointed story & character development, why these people thing throwing together multiple religions would scare off a demon, are shocked by the lack of modern day CGI & once again take their shots at the Catholic Church! In...

Jason Voorhees is back to slaughter teens at camp, but this time, he's got his trusty hockey mask debuting in... Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)! How does this version of Jason measure up to the previous movies' killers, is story just overrated in the horror genre, why is Shelly so damn annoying & how can we possibly pick a best kill in a movie with so freaking many?! In addition, what a...

We are back for a terrifying Season 3 of Talk of the Haunted House! We return with a sequel of one of our highest rated movies so far... Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)! How does the story progress, can the story be supported without Elise & is it still scary if little boys dress up like little girls? In addition, what are the scariest & funniest moments in the movie? Who do they think won (El...

Talk to us and we will let you in... but don't stay too long or we might end up like those poor unfortunate souls in... Talk to Me (2023)! The guys are back for another bonus episode, breaking down a brand new movie, just two days after it premiered! What do they think about another Australian horror flick that uses tension & gore to unsettle the viewer? In addition, what are the scariest...

Tsacdop... that's Podcast spelled backwards! This is their kingdom in... Troll 2 (1990)! The guys are back for a bonus episode, breaking down one of the worst (but also maybe greatest) movies of all time, Troll 2! Is the movie so bad that it's good, could it be more chaotic, & has there ever been worst acting in a film? In addition, what are the scariest & funniest moments in the m...

Shhhhh... don't make a sound. Just walk on the sand... get in your soundproof basement and watch... A Quiet Place (2018)! Join the guys as they finish Season 2 very quietly by diving deep into the serious thought put into this silent apocalypse, discuss the ingenuity of the super-hearing aliens and truly appreciate the under appreciated raccoons! In addition, what are the scariest & funnie...

We are back in Derry for a final showdown with Pennywise... the Deadlights... our childhood fears... or simply... It Chapter 2 (2019)! Join the guys as they wrap up Stephen King's masterpiece turned big screen attraction! How much is It Chapter 2 like the book, are the special effects doing Pennywise justice, is Part 2 worse than Part 1 & why is Pennywise barely in the film?! In addition,...

Don't go with your friends to see their hometowns and family traditions or you could end up in.. Midsommar (2019)! Join the guys as they dive into Ari Aster's second creepy flick focused on the family you choose & the traditions you join. Also, the guys appreciate Aster's production, discuss if Midsommar is weird for a reason or just weird to be weird & what does the bear repre...

Beware of your privilege in life or your doppelgänger clone might show up to make you one of... Us (2019)! Join the guys as they dive into Jordan Peele's second classic film! The guys discuss if Us is a better scary movie than Get Out, dissect the impressive mixture of humor and horror & dive deep into the fan theory that Jason was also replaced by his "tethered" self! In additio...

There's no Ash, but we still get a cabin in the woods, brutal kills, parasitic demons & absolute chaos! Let's watch the... Evil Dead Rise (2023)! Join the guys as they dive back into one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time! How much does feminism play into the newest brutal flick, can anything actually kill the Deadites & is this the first movie to have two to three ti...

Ash returned to an abandoned cabin with a girl, you know what that means! The parasitic demons are also back with a vengeance in... Evil Dead 2 (1987)! Join the guys as they dive deep into one of the best horror sequels of all time! The co-hosts compare the appearance and creepiness of the evil creatures from each film, the eclectic plot & what was better, the acting or the production? In addi...

It's raining, you're fleeing, & you have to get to your lover! But don't you dare stop at the motel off the highway or you might just encounter a... Psycho (1960)! Join the guys as they dive deep into another classic twisty slasher & the importance of a healthy mother-son relationship! The co-hosts also give a 1960's psychiatrist props, discuss some impressive acting form 6...

Crop circles.... clicking noises... dark figures in the night... these must be... Signs (2002)! Join the guys as they dive deep into an early 2000's paranormal classic and discuss the aliens' bodies, brains and over decision making? The co-hosts also debate Signs as a scary movie, appreciate the symbolism all throughout & discover a deeper, much more subtle, twist! In addition, what ar...

Don't drink, and if you do, go ahead and drive, don't wait it out in your car or a supernatural clown might brutally slaughter you, just like in... Terrifier (2016)! Join the guys as they chop up the indie horror flick's unapologetic sick and twisted kills, compare Art the Clown to Pennywise & discuss Terrifier's choice to subvert scary movie tropes! In addition, what are the s...

You should always love your family, but if an evil spirit starts stalking you, just transfer it to a sibling so you are home free, like they did in... Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)! Join the guys as they dive into the unique prequel/sequel dynamic of Paranormal Activity 2, compare the storylines and scares to the original, discuss Hunter's acting ability & discover if the same analysis across t...

What is that sound that goes bump in the night? Whatever it is, don't ignore it, because it could grow stronger if it's... The Babadook (2014)! Join the guys as they discuss unresolved trauma, the nightmares of being a parent, The Babadook's very little screen time & debate if the Babadook is an alright movie, or a great movie? In addition, what are the scariest & funniest moments in the m...

If you're trying to have a baby, make sure you don't tell the neighbors or you might end up with a situation like... Rosemary's Baby (1968)! Join the guys as they discuss extremely uncomfortable horror scenes, old-school gaslighting/misogyny & horrible 1960's doctors! In addition, what are the scariest & funniest moments in the movie? Who do they think won (Roman vs. The Movie) and lost (P...

Make sure you lock your doors and windows or you never know who might get into your house... you always have to be on the lookout for... The Strangers (2008)! Join the guys as they discuss the realistic implications of The Strangers, why this is one of the darkest and most uncomfortable scary moves they have broken down and Blue Bell ice cream? In addition, what are the scariest & funniest mom...

You won't have to choose between saving humanity or saving your family if you don't answer the... Knock at the Cabin (2023)! Join the guys as they discuss the strangers' faith & farm tools, how the ending could have been more unpredictable, Sabrina making no money as a nurse & Batista fitting through a tiny window? In addition, what are the scariest & funniest moments in the movie? Who...

Appreciate your life, or you might have to fight to save it by potentially cutting off your foot with a... Saw (2004)! Join the guys as they discuss the iconic horror torture franchise starter's creative yet disturbing plot & traps, how original the entire film is & the captives' horrendous throwing accuracy! In addition, what are the scariest & funniest moments in the movie? Who do th...

Make wise decisions or you might be sacrificed to a group of cruel subterranean gods when you visit... The Cabin in the Woods (2012)! This is our 2nd venture into a meta-slasher horror film! Join the guys as they discuss the film's subversiveness of horror tropes, the mix of true horror scares & hilarious comedy & if this movie is better the first or second time you watch it? In addition,...

You can love your kid, but no one is going to protect them quite like... M3gan (2023)! We are back in the theaters, breaking down another haunted/evil/malfunctioning doll! Join the guys as they discuss the liberal use of black comedy, M3gan's singing ability & the justification of killing kids? In addition, what are the scariest & funniest moments in the movie? Who do you think won (Gemma...

It doesn't matter if you think a killer is a legend or not, never, under any circumstances go back to the scene of absolutely brutal murders, especially on... Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)! We are back from our Christmas break diving back into an all-time franchise, but the first in which the legendary slasher Jason Voorhees bursts onto the scene! Join the guys as they breakdown the frenetic killi...